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Vermont Property Tax Calculator
Vermont homeowners pay a median $5,039 a year in property tax, 1.59% of a median $316,600 home: the 5th highest effective rate of the 50 states and DC.
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Effective property tax rates in Vermont counties
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor County | 1.84% | $5,458 | $296,400 |
| Rutland County | 1.81% | $4,154 | $229,400 |
| Washington County | 1.75% | $5,498 | $315,000 |
| Chittenden County | 1.51% | $6,617 | $439,200 |
| Franklin County | 1.41% | $4,332 | $306,700 |
Property tax in Vermont by home value, at 1.59%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $160,000 | $2,547 | $212 |
| $240,000 | $3,821 | $318 |
| $320,000 | $5,094 | $425 |
| $470,000 | $7,482 | $624 |
| $630,000 | $10,030 | $836 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Vermont, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at Vermont's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Vermont?
The effective rate is 1.59%: homeowners pay a median $5,039 a year on a median $316,600 home, above the national 0.94%.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Vermont?
About $4,776 a year at Vermont's effective rate, though it varies by county: from 1.41% in Franklin County to 1.84% in Windsor County.
Do Vermont homeowners with a mortgage pay more?
Owners with a mortgage report a median $5,261, against $4,744 for those without, mostly because recent buyers own pricier, more recently assessed homes.
Where can I check my Vermont property tax bill?
Your county assessor or treasurer: the assessor sets your home's taxable value and handles exemption applications; the treasurer or tax collector bills and collects.
Property tax by county in Vermont
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