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State property tax guide

Lower Your Vermont Property Taxes

Are you overpaying on your Vermont property taxes? Review how assessments, appeals, exemptions, and county-level rules work, then check your address for a preliminary savings estimate.

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1.50%Estimated statewide effective rate
$5,934Estimated average annual tax
$1,187Average annual savings

Property tax 101

How Vermont property taxes, appeals, and exemptions work.

Property taxes are usually based on a local assessment of your property value, multiplied by local tax rates, and adjusted by exemptions or caps where available. The process is administered locally, so county deadlines, appeal forms, and exemption rules can vary across Vermont.

Counties covered14
Estimated avg. tax bill$5,934
Client savingsKeep 100%
Lowering taxes since2009

Property taxes across Vermont

Explore property tax estimates by county.

Search the county list below for estimated values, rates, annual tax bills, and savings opportunities.

CountyEstimated home valueEstimated tax rateEstimated annual tax
Addison County $339,300 1.37% $4,662 View details
Bennington County $393,900 1.96% $7,732 View details
Caledonia County $296,400 1.71% $5,057 View details
Chittenden County $530,400 1.57% $8,329 View details
Essex County $261,300 1.65% $4,301 View details
Franklin County $296,400 1.33% $3,939 View details
Grand Isle County $507,000 1.10% $5,589 View details
Lamoille County $479,700 1.09% $5,215 View details
Orange County $393,900 1.89% $7,435 View details
Orleans County $483,600 1.09% $5,258 View details
Rutland County $323,700 1.37% $4,448 View details
Washington County $409,500 1.51% $6,183 View details
Windham County $444,600 1.86% $8,258 View details
Windsor County $460,200 1.45% $6,671 View details

FAQ

Vermont property tax FAQ

How do I lower my property tax assessment in Vermont?

Start by reviewing your assessment against comparable property data, verifying property details, checking exemption eligibility, and filing the required local appeal or review forms before the applicable deadline.

Do deadlines vary by county?

Yes. Property tax notices, appeal deadlines, and required forms often vary by county or assessment jurisdiction. Your packet includes instructions for where and when to send your materials where available.

Do I keep 100% of my savings?

Yes. Lower Property Tax charges one flat packet price and does not take a percentage of your property tax savings.

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