Orleans County, VT Property Taxes (2026)

Orleans County owners pay a median of $3,579 a year on a median home value of $213,300, an effective rate of 1.68%. That's the 10th-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

1.68%

10th highest of 14 in VT

Median annual bill

$3,579

~$298/month

Median home value

$213,300

Vermont county median

1.70%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Orleans County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Orleans County's 1.68% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$3,583
Savings at 10–15% off
$358–$538
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Orleans County vs. Vermont vs. U.S. property tax rates

Orleans County1.68%
Vermont county median1.70%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Orleans County's effective property tax rate is 1.68%, vs. 1.70% for the median Vermont county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 10th 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 Orleans County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Orleans 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 $3,579 bill, 10–15% off is $358–$537 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Vermont

Vermont homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Orleans 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 Orleans County, Vermont?
The median effective property tax rate in Orleans County is 1.68%: a median annual bill of $3,579 on a median home value of $213,300. That's the 10th-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 Orleans County?
The median Orleans County property tax bill is $3,579 a year, about $298 a month, compared with a Vermont county median of $4,585.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Orleans County?
The deadline to appeal in Orleans County is Varies by municipality. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Orleans County a high property tax area?
Orleans County's 1.68% effective rate is below the Vermont county median of 1.70% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 10th-highest rate of 14 Vermont counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Orleans County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Lamoille County

Rate: 1.67%

Median bill: $4,771

Caledonia County

Rate: 1.83%

Median bill: $3,951

Essex County

Rate: 1.69%

Median bill: $2,828

Franklin County

Rate: 1.49%

Median bill: $4,244

Washington County

Rate: 1.87%

Median bill: $5,491

Chittenden County

Rate: 1.61%

Median bill: $6,527

Grand Isle County

Rate: 1.36%

Median bill: $4,927

Orange County

Rate: 1.75%

Median bill: $4,399

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