Washington County Property Taxes
Washington County, Vermont
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
18.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$458/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.87%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$293,900
State avg ▲ $273,021
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$5,690
$474/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$5,097
$425/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#12
of 14 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Washington County, Vermont
Washington County taxes rank among highest
Washington County's 1.868% effective tax rate is more than double the national median of 0.76%, placing it in the top tier of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median annual tax of $5,491 exceeds the national median by 104%, driven by both high rates and above-average home values of $293,900.
Washington near top of Vermont ranks
Washington County ranks third highest among Vermont's 14 counties at 1.868%, exceeding the state average of 1.718% by 0.150 percentage points. Its median tax of $5,491 is the second-highest in Vermont, reflecting both elevated rates and the county's status as home to Vermont's capital region.
Washington leads its regional peers
Washington County's 1.868% rate tops Orange County (1.753%) and Rutland County (1.858%), though it trails Windsor County (1.975%) to the east. Among central Vermont options, Washington demands the highest tax commitment relative to its immediate neighbors.
Washington homeowners pay $5,491 yearly
On Washington County's median home value of $293,900, the typical resident pays about $5,491 in annual property taxes. That's approximately $458 per month—among the steepest tax burdens in Vermont.
Assessment review could save hundreds
Washington County homeowners facing high tax bills should request their town assessor review their property valuation against recent market sales. If your home was overassessed, appealing now could recover significant money before your next reassessment cycle.
How Washington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Washington County
1.87%
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.