Bennington County Property Taxes
Bennington County, Vermont
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
5.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$366/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.71%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$257,400
State avg ▼ $273,021
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,442
$370/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$4,313
$359/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#8
of 14 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Bennington County, Vermont
Bennington taxes significantly above national average
At 1.708%, Bennington County's effective tax rate substantially exceeds the national median of 1.099%, placing it in approximately the 79th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $4,396 is 64% higher than the national median of $2,690.
Slightly above Vermont's statewide norm
Bennington County's 1.708% effective rate sits just below Vermont's state average of 1.718%, ranking it slightly above middle among the state's counties. Its median tax of $4,396 falls modestly below the state average of $4,648.
Comparable to Addison, higher than Franklin
Bennington's 1.708% rate closely mirrors Addison County's 1.693% to the north, while significantly exceeding Franklin County's 1.486% to the northwest. The county sits in a mid-range tax position within southern Vermont.
Median home taxed at roughly $4,396 annually
On a median home value of $257,400, the 1.708% effective rate produces an estimated annual tax of $4,396. Owners with mortgages pay approximately $4,442, while those without mortgages pay around $4,313.
Assessment appeals could recover overpayments
Research indicates that approximately one in three homeowners face inflated assessments relative to fair market value, resulting in unnecessary tax payments. If your home's assessed value seems out of line with comparable properties, contacting your town assessor about an appeal could yield real savings.
How Bennington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Bennington County
1.71%
Effective rate
Vermont Avg
1.70%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.