What is the effective property tax rate in Vermont?

Vermont's statewide effective property tax rate is about 1.51% of home value per year. Your county's rate will differ, and disabled-veteran exemptions can reduce or eliminate the bill.

Vermont Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

2026 rules · verified against Vermont's primary source

Vermont offers a partial disabled-veteran property tax break, but not a full exemption at 100%.

Who qualifies and how much

Primary residence; VA disability compensation for at least 50% disability (or VA pension/permanent medical retirement); exemption amount set locally between $10,000 and $40,000 of appraised value. 32 V.S.A. 3802(11).

50 plusflat $10,000 of appraisal value minimum; town may vote to raise up to $40,000 (applies equally at any qualifying rating >=50%)

Full exemption at 100% P&T?

No (partial only)

Effective property tax rate

1.51%

Source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/125/03802 · verified July 2026

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Vermont Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

2026 rules · verified against Vermont's primary source

Vermont offers a partial disabled-veteran property tax break, but not a full exemption at 100%.

Who qualifies and how much

50 plusflat $10,000 of appraisal value minimum; town may vote to raise up to $40,000 (applies equally at any qualifying rating >=50%)

Full exemption at 100% P&T?

No (partial only)

Effective property tax rate

1.51%

Source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/32/125/03802 · verified July 2026

Weighing a move? Compare Vermont against other states on property tax plus pension tax, or see how Vermont taxes military retirement.

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PACT Act / Agent Orange / burn-pit eligibility

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