Chittenden County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Chittenden County, Vermont. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.51%
State Effective Rate
1.51%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$0
Median Home Value (ACS)
$439,200
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$6,617
Owner-Occupied Households
45,679
The typical owner-occupied home in Chittenden County is valued at $439,200 with a median real estate tax bill of $6,617 per year — an effective rate of 1.51%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Vermont
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.51%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Chittenden County, Vermont, the current county-level estimate is 1.51%, or approximately $6,040 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Chittenden County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.51% · vs Vermont: 1.51% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,775 | $315 |
| $400,000 | $6,040 | $503 |
| $500,000 | $7,550 | $629 |
| $750,000 | $11,325 | $944 |
| $1,000,000 | $15,100 | $1,258 |
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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