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.
By county: $4,236 in Franklin County to $5,523 in Windsor County (the lowest and highest rates among counties with 10,000+ people). Find yours in the "Tax on your home" column below. Estimates use each county's median effective rate; 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, Franklin County has the lowest effective rate: about 1.41% of home value.
Which Vermont county has the highest property tax?
Windsor County has the highest effective rate among counties with 10,000+ people: about 1.84%.