--- title: "Vermont Property Tax Calculator (1.42% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Vermont homeowners pay a median $5,026 a year in property tax on a median home value of $352,800, an effective rate of 1.42%: the 6th highest of the 50 states and DC and 60% above the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Vermont home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/vermont --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Vermont property tax calculator Vermont homeowners pay a median $5,026 a year in property tax on a median home value of $352,800, an effective rate of 1.42%: the 6th highest of the 50 states and DC and 60% above the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $5,026 $419 a month at 1.4246% - Median tax paid in Vermont: $5,026 - Median home value there: $352,800 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $3,142 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Vermont property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 1.42%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $2,849 | $237 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $4,274 | $356 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $5,698 | $475 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $7,123 | $594 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $10,685 | $890 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $14,246 | $1,187 | $8,905 | ## Vermont vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [New Hampshire](/property-tax-calculator/new-hampshire) | 1.46% | $6,707 | $458,800 | | [New York](/property-tax-calculator/new-york) | 1.45% | $6,542 | $449,800 | | Vermont | 1.42% | $5,026 | $352,800 | | [Massachusetts](/property-tax-calculator/massachusetts) | 1.00% | $6,080 | $607,400 | ## What Vermont homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $5,026 (8th highest of 51); $5,260 for homes with a mortgage and $4,719 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $352,800, so a typical home pays about $419 a month. - 209,117 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: see the [Vermont income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/vermont); sales tax averages 6.43% with local taxes ([Vermont sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/vermont)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Vermont revenue department](https://tax.vermont.gov) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Vermont property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Vermont? The effective rate is 1.42% of home value: the median tax paid ($5,026) divided by the median home value ($352,800), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Vermont? About $4,274 a year ($356 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Vermont have high property taxes? Vermont has the 6th highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 6 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 8th highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Vermont property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Vermont - [Vermont paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/vermont) - [Vermont income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/vermont) - [Vermont sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/vermont) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)