Vermont Property Tax
Vermont Property Tax Calculator
Estimate Vermont property taxes, compare county effective rates, and see how taxes show up in a monthly mortgage payment. 2026 planning data — not an official tax bill.
Estimated effective state rate
1.51%
Sample tax on a $400,000 home
$6,040
Vs U.S. benchmark (0.90%)
+$2,440
Counties in this dataset
14
In the current NMC dataset, Vermont has an estimated effective property-tax rate of 1.51%, resulting in approximately $6,040 in annual property taxes on a $400,000 home.
How property taxes work in Vermont
Vermont property taxes are levied locally — typically a stack of county, municipal, school, and special-district rates applied to assessed value after any exemptions. The 1.51% figure on this page is an ACS effective rate (taxes paid ÷ owner-occupied home value), which is useful for comparing counties and modeling PITI. It is not the millage printed on a specific parcel's bill.
For millage, exemption filings, or an official estimate, use Vermont Department of Taxes.
Estimate Vermont taxes in the calculatorVermont county property tax comparison
Median owner-occupied home value and median real-estate tax paid (ACS), with the county effective rate used in our calculator. Use a row to open the county page or calculator estimate.
| County | Median home value | Median annual tax | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | $439,200 | $6,617 | 1.51% |
| Washington County | $315,000 | $5,498 | 1.75% |
| Rutland County | $229,400 | $4,154 | 1.81% |
| Windsor County | $296,400 | $5,458 | 1.84% |
| Franklin County | $306,700 | $4,332 | 1.41% |
| Windham County | $279,600 | $5,062 | 1.81% |
| Addison County | $361,200 | $5,690 | 1.58% |
| Bennington County | $279,900 | $4,580 | 1.64% |
| Orange County | $271,300 | $4,516 | 1.66% |
| Caledonia County | $227,900 | $4,022 | 1.76% |
| Orleans County | $223,400 | $3,692 | 1.65% |
| Lamoille County | $304,700 | $4,785 | 1.57% |
| Grand Isle County | $394,100 | $5,195 | 1.32% |
| Essex County | $172,500 | $3,035 | 1.76% |
Vermont county directory
Highest property tax rates in Vermont
Among counties currently in the NMC dataset for this state.
- 1. Windsor County1.84%
- 2. Rutland County1.81%
- 3. Windham County1.81%
- 4. Caledonia County1.76%
- 5. Essex County1.76%
Lowest property tax rates in Vermont
Among counties currently in the NMC dataset for this state.
- 1. Grand Isle County1.32%
- 2. Franklin County1.41%
- 3. Chittenden County1.51%
- 4. Lamoille County1.57%
- 5. Addison County1.58%
Addison County
Estimated effective rate: 1.58%
Bennington County
Estimated effective rate: 1.64%
Caledonia County
Estimated effective rate: 1.76%
Chittenden County
Estimated effective rate: 1.51%
Essex County
Estimated effective rate: 1.76%
Franklin County
Estimated effective rate: 1.41%
Grand Isle County
Estimated effective rate: 1.32%
Lamoille County
Estimated effective rate: 1.57%
Orange County
Estimated effective rate: 1.66%
Orleans County
Estimated effective rate: 1.65%
Rutland County
Estimated effective rate: 1.81%
Washington County
Estimated effective rate: 1.75%
Windham County
Estimated effective rate: 1.81%
Windsor County
Estimated effective rate: 1.84%
Related planning resources for Vermont
FHA limit context in Vermont
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
FHA 1-unit floor $541,287 · ceiling $1,249,125. Property tax estimates on this page are separate from loan limits.
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Methodology
Statewide effective rates use 2024 ACS owner-occupied data. County rates are median real-estate taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value (ACS 2020–2024 5-year). Last reviewed August 13, 2026. Estimates only — confirm with the local taxing authority.
On a $400,000 home, the U.S. benchmark used for comparison is 0.90% ($3,600 / year).