In short
Homeowners in Vermont paid a median $5,039 a year in property tax on a home with a median value of $316,600, 1.59% of the value (Census ACS 2020-2024), rank 5 of 51 including DC. Across its 14 counties, the ratio ranges from 1.32% in Grand Isle County to 1.84% in Windsor County; the highest median bill is in Chittenden County ($6,617).
Every county
| County | Tax ÷ value | Median tax, per year | Margin of error | Median home value | Owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor County | 1.84% | $5,458 | ±$191 | $296,400 | 18,930 |
| Rutland County | 1.81% | $4,154 | ±$121 | $229,400 | 19,017 |
| Windham County | 1.81% | $5,062 | ±$187 | $279,600 | 14,629 |
| Caledonia County | 1.76% | $4,022 | ±$170 | $227,900 | 10,368 |
| Essex County | 1.76% | $3,035 | ±$164 | $172,500 | 2,327 |
| Washington County | 1.75% | $5,498 | ±$179 | $315,000 | 19,047 |
| Orange County | 1.66% | $4,516 | ±$147 | $271,300 | 10,599 |
| Orleans County | 1.65% | $3,692 | ±$109 | $223,400 | 9,622 |
| Bennington County | 1.64% | $4,580 | ±$143 | $279,900 | 11,042 |
| Addison County | 1.58% | $5,690 | ±$151 | $361,200 | 11,861 |
| Lamoille County | 1.57% | $4,785 | ±$209 | $304,700 | 8,687 |
| Chittenden County | 1.51% | $6,617 | ±$111 | $439,200 | 45,679 |
| Franklin County | 1.41% | $4,332 | ±$152 | $306,700 | 15,449 |
| Grand Isle County | 1.32% | $5,195 | ±$426 | $394,100 | 2,822 |
| Vermont | 1.59% | $5,039 | ±$66 | $316,600 | 200,079 |
Owner-occupied homes, five-year estimates 2020-2024; 90% margins of error as published. “Tax ÷ value” is the median tax divided by the median value, a ratio of two medians. The Census caps reported taxes at $10,000 and values at $2,000,000: where a median hits the cap, the ratio is approximate. In small counties the margin of error can be large.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Vermont?
The median tax paid by owner-occupants, $5,039 a year, is 1.59% of the median home value ($316,600), ACS 2020-2024. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, local levies and exemptions.
Which county in Vermont has the highest property tax?
As a share of home value: Windsor County (1.84%), Rutland County (1.81%), Windham County (1.81%). In dollars: Chittenden County ($6,617), Addison County ($5,690), Washington County ($5,498).
How property tax works in Vermont, exemptions and appeals: Vermont property tax guide. All states: property tax by county.
General information drawn from the official sources cited and dated on this page. It is not legal, tax or financial advice: for your own situation, ask a licensed professional.