Bennington County, VT Property Taxes (2026)

Bennington County owners pay a median of $4,396 a year on a median home value of $257,400, an effective rate of 1.71%. That's the 7th-highest rate of 14 Vermont counties with Census data, above the Vermont county median of 1.70%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.71%

7th highest of 14 in VT

Median annual bill

$4,396

~$366/month

Median home value

$257,400

Vermont county median

1.70%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Bennington County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Bennington County's 1.71% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$4,402
Savings at 10–15% off
$440–$660
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Bennington County vs. Vermont vs. U.S. property tax rates

Bennington County1.71%
Vermont county median1.70%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Bennington County's effective property tax rate is 1.71%, vs. 1.70% for the median Vermont county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 7th of 14 in Vermont. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Bennington County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Bennington Town Listers. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Bennington County deadline is Varies by municipality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Town Listers.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $4,396 bill, 10–15% off is $440–$659 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Vermont

Vermont homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Bennington Town Listers for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Bennington County, Vermont?
The median effective property tax rate in Bennington County is 1.71%: a median annual bill of $4,396 on a median home value of $257,400. That's the 7th-highest rate of 14 Vermont counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Bennington County?
The median Bennington County property tax bill is $4,396 a year, about $366 a month, compared with a Vermont county median of $4,585.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Bennington County?
The deadline to appeal in Bennington County is Varies by municipality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Bennington County a high property tax area?
Bennington County's 1.71% effective rate is above the Vermont county median of 1.70% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 7th-highest rate of 14 Vermont counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Bennington County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Windham County

Rate: 1.87%

Median bill: $4,968

Rutland County

Rate: 1.86%

Median bill: $4,057

Windsor County

Rate: 1.98%

Median bill: $5,282

Addison County

Rate: 1.69%

Median bill: $5,649

Orange County

Rate: 1.75%

Median bill: $4,399

Washington County

Rate: 1.87%

Median bill: $5,491

Chittenden County

Rate: 1.61%

Median bill: $6,527

Caledonia County

Rate: 1.83%

Median bill: $3,951

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