Vermont property tax by county
Statewide, Vermont homeowners pay about 1.42% of their home's value in property tax each year: roughly $4,274 on a $300,000 home. Enter your home's value below to see the tax in each county.
On a $300,000 home: about $4,274 a year at the statewide rate.
Reported point-estimate range: $4,236 in Franklin County to $5,523 in Windsor County (among counties with 10,000+ people and medians reported as point estimates). Find yours in the "Tax on your home" column below. Estimates use each county's reported ratio of medians; your bill depends on assessments, exemptions and local levies.
Property tax by Vermont county
Counties are listed by population, largest first.
| County | Tax on your home | Effective rate | Median tax bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | $4,521 | 1.51% | $6,617 | $439,200 |
| Rutland County | $5,433 | 1.81% | $4,154 | $229,400 |
| Washington County | $5,235 | 1.75% | $5,498 | $315,000 |
| Windsor County | $5,523 | 1.84% | $5,458 | $296,400 |
| Franklin County | $4,236 | 1.41% | $4,332 | $306,700 |
| Windham County | $5,430 | 1.81% | $5,062 | $279,600 |
| Addison County | $4,725 | 1.57% | $5,690 | $361,200 |
| Bennington County | $4,908 | 1.64% | $4,580 | $279,900 |
| Caledonia County | $5,295 | 1.76% | $4,022 | $227,900 |
| Orange County | $4,995 | 1.67% | $4,516 | $271,300 |
| Orleans County | $4,959 | 1.65% | $3,692 | $223,400 |
| Lamoille County | $4,710 | 1.57% | $4,785 | $304,700 |
| Grand Isle County | $3,954 | 1.32% | $5,195 | $394,100 |
| Essex County | $5,277 | 1.76% | $3,035 | $172,500 |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Vermont?
The median Vermont homeowner pays $5,026 a year on a median home worth $352,800, an effective rate of about 1.42% (Census ACS 2024). Rates vary by county.
Which Vermont county has the lowest property tax?
Among counties with at least 10,000 people and Census medians reported as point estimates, Franklin County has the lowest reported point-estimate effective rate: about 1.41% of home value.
Which Vermont county has the highest property tax?
Among counties with at least 10,000 people and Census medians reported as point estimates, Windsor County has the highest reported point-estimate effective rate: about 1.84%.