2020 Vermont Property Tax Rates and Common Levels of Appraisal

Nonresidential vs. Homestead Property

In Vermont, all property is levied an education property tax to pay for Vermont's school systems.

Property is categorized as either nonresidential or homestead.

The property tax rate levied on nonresidential property is different from homestead property.

Property can be claimed as a homestead under these conditions:

The owner is a resident of Vermont.

The owner uses the property as their main residence as of April 1st.

Property is considered nonresidential if any of these apply:

The property is not the owner's primary residence.

The property is a rental for more than 182 days of the year.

The property is used exclusively for a commercial business.