10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Vermont
If you are comparing property taxes across Vermont, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Grand Isle County, comes in at 1.36% — 0.35% lower than the Vermont average (1.71%). The statewide effective rate is 1.71%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Isle County | 1.36% | $4,927 | $363,500 |
| 2 | Franklin County | 1.49% | $4,244 | $285,500 |
| 3 | Chittenden County | 1.61% | $6,527 | $404,500 |
| 4 | Lamoille County | 1.67% | $4,771 | $285,200 |
| 5 | Orleans County | 1.68% | $3,579 | $213,300 |
| 6 | Essex County | 1.69% | $2,828 | $167,500 |
| 7 | Addison County | 1.69% | $5,649 | $333,700 |
| 8 | Bennington County | 1.71% | $4,396 | $257,400 |
| 9 | Orange County | 1.75% | $4,399 | $251,000 |
| 10 | Caledonia County | 1.83% | $3,951 | $215,900 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Vermont often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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