Franklin County, VT Property Tax Calculator
Franklin County homeowners pay a median $4,332 a year in property tax, 1.41% of a median $306,700 home: below Vermont's 1.59% but above the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Franklin County by home value, at 1.41%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,824 | $235 |
| $300,000 | $4,236 | $353 |
| $400,000 | $5,648 | $471 |
| $500,000 | $7,060 | $588 |
| $750,000 | $10,590 | $883 |
| $1,000,000 | $14,120 | $1,177 |
Franklin County against Vermont and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 1.41% | $4,332 | $306,700 | $81,313 |
| Vermont | 1.59% | $5,039 | $316,600 | $81,203 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Franklin County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Franklin County?
The effective rate is 1.41%: a median $4,332 a year on a median $306,700 home. That's the 5th highest of the 5 Vermont counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Franklin County?
About $5,648 a year, $471 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Franklin County compare with the rest of Vermont?
Its rate is below the state's 1.59%. Across Vermont, covered counties range from 1.41% to 1.84%.
How do I lower my Franklin County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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