Vermont Property Tax Information (2012-2013) [Go To Different State]

Vermont Property Taxes [Go To Different State]

$3,444.00

Avg. 1.59% of home value

Tax amount varies by county

The median property tax in Vermont is $3,444.00 per year for a home worth the median value of $216,300.00. Vermont counties collect an average of 1.59% of a property's estimated fair market value as property tax.

Vermont has one of the highest average property tax rates in the country, with only seven states levying higher property taxes.

Vermont's median income is $62,088 per year - the average yearly property tax paid by Vermont residents amounts to 5.55% of their yearly income. Vermont is ranked 3rd of the 50 states for property taxes as a percentage of median income.

The exact property tax levied depends on the county in Vermont the property is located in. Chittenden County collects the highest property tax in Vermont, levying an average of $4,096.00 (1.61%) yearly in property taxes, while Essex County has the lowest property tax in the state, collecting an average tax of $1,727.00 (1.39%) per year.

Vermont Property Tax Calculator

While the exact property tax rate you will pay will vary by county and is set by the local property tax assessor, you can use the free Vermont Property Tax Estimator Tool to calculate your approximate yearly property tax based on average property tax rates across Vermont.

If you would like to get a more accurate property tax estimation, choose the county your property is located in from the list on the left. Property tax averages from this county will then be used to determine your estimated property tax.

You can choose any county from our list of Vermont counties for detailed information on that county's property tax, including average tax amounts and a county-specific tax calculator tool.