Grand Isle County, VT Property Taxes (2026)

Grand Isle County owners pay a median of $4,927 a year on a median home value of $363,500, an effective rate of 1.36%. That's the 14th-highest rate of 14 Vermont counties with Census data, below 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

1.36%

14th highest of 14 in VT

Median annual bill

$4,927

~$411/month

Median home value

$363,500

Vermont county median

1.70%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Grand Isle County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Grand Isle County's 1.36% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$4,944
Savings at 10–15% off
$494–$742
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Grand Isle County vs. Vermont vs. U.S. property tax rates

Grand Isle County1.36%
Vermont county median1.70%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Grand Isle County's effective property tax rate is 1.36%, vs. 1.70% for the median Vermont county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 14th 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 Grand Isle County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Grand Isle 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 $4,927 bill, 10–15% off is $493–$739 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Vermont

Vermont homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle County, Vermont?
The median effective property tax rate in Grand Isle County is 1.36%: a median annual bill of $4,927 on a median home value of $363,500. That's the 14th-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 Grand Isle County?
The median Grand Isle County property tax bill is $4,927 a year, about $411 a month, compared with a Vermont county median of $4,585.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Grand Isle County?
The deadline to appeal in Grand Isle County is Varies by municipality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Grand Isle County a high property tax area?
Grand Isle County's 1.36% effective rate is below the Vermont county median of 1.70% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 14th-highest rate of 14 Vermont counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Grand Isle County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Franklin County

Rate: 1.49%

Median bill: $4,244

Chittenden County

Rate: 1.61%

Median bill: $6,527

Lamoille County

Rate: 1.67%

Median bill: $4,771

Washington County

Rate: 1.87%

Median bill: $5,491

Orleans County

Rate: 1.68%

Median bill: $3,579

Addison County

Rate: 1.69%

Median bill: $5,649

Caledonia County

Rate: 1.83%

Median bill: $3,951

Orange County

Rate: 1.75%

Median bill: $4,399

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