Windsor County property tax
Homeowners in Windsor County, Vermont typically pay about 1.84% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $5,458 on a median home value of $296,400.
Typical effective rate
1.84%
higher than 4% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$5,458
per year
Median home value
$296,400
In VT
#1
of 14 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.84% — 96% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 16% higher than the Vermont median of 1.59%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $5,806 for mortgaged homes, $4,994 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 1st highest effective rate of 14 ranked Vermont counties; nationally it sits around the 96th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Windsor County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.84%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Windsor County, VT?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Windsor County is 1.84% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($5,458) divided by the median home value ($296,400) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Windsor County?
The median owner-occupied home in Windsor County is valued at $296,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $5,458 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $5,806, versus $4,994 for homes without one.
How does Windsor County compare to the rest of Vermont?
Windsor County's effective rate is 16% higher than the Vermont median, ranking 1st of 14 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Vermont counties
Counties ranked closest to Windsor County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Vermont counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Rutland County | 1.81% | $4,154 |
| 3 | Windham County | 1.81% | $5,062 |
| 4 | Caledonia County | 1.76% | $4,022 |
| 5 | Essex County | 1.76% | $3,035 |
| 6 | Washington County | 1.75% | $5,498 |
| 7 | Orange County | 1.66% | $4,516 |
Official data & resources for Windsor County
- Windsor County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Windsor County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Windsor County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.