Orange County, VT Property Taxes (2026)

Orange County owners pay a median of $4,399 a year on a median home value of $251,000, an effective rate of 1.75%. That's the 6th-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

1.75%

6th highest of 14 in VT

Median annual bill

$4,399

~$367/month

Median home value

$251,000

Vermont county median

1.70%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Orange County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Orange County's 1.75% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$4,393
Savings at 10–15% off
$439–$659
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Orange County vs. Vermont vs. U.S. property tax rates

Orange County1.75%
Vermont county median1.70%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Orange County's effective property tax rate is 1.75%, vs. 1.70% for the median Vermont county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 6th 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 Orange County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Orange 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 $4,399 bill, 10–15% off is $440–$660 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Vermont

Vermont homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Orange 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 Orange County, Vermont?
The median effective property tax rate in Orange County is 1.75%: a median annual bill of $4,399 on a median home value of $251,000. That's the 6th-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 Orange County?
The median Orange County property tax bill is $4,399 a year, about $367 a month, compared with a Vermont county median of $4,585.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Orange County?
The deadline to appeal in Orange County is Varies by municipality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Orange County a high property tax area?
Orange County's 1.75% effective rate is above the Vermont county median of 1.70% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 6th-highest rate of 14 Vermont counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Orange County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Washington County

Rate: 1.87%

Median bill: $5,491

Windsor County

Rate: 1.98%

Median bill: $5,282

Caledonia County

Rate: 1.83%

Median bill: $3,951

Addison County

Rate: 1.69%

Median bill: $5,649

Rutland County

Rate: 1.86%

Median bill: $4,057

Lamoille County

Rate: 1.67%

Median bill: $4,771

Chittenden County

Rate: 1.61%

Median bill: $6,527

Orleans County

Rate: 1.68%

Median bill: $3,579

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