Vermont Property Tax Relief: Exemptions & How to File
Vermont has 4 main property tax relief programs, administered through your Town Listers/Assessor. Filing is free.
Biggest benefit
Up to $8,000 total (up to $5,600 of the education property tax portion and up to $2,400 of the municipal property tax portion)
Earliest common deadline
April 15
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Never pay to file a property tax exemption
Applying for a homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemption is always free through your Town Listers/Assessor. You do not need a middleman, and no one can file it "faster" for a fee.
Be skeptical of official-looking letters offering to file your homestead exemption, "designate" your homestead, or send you a copy of your deed for $50–$200. These are private solicitations, not government notices. When in doubt, contact your Town Listers/Assessor directly using the phone number on your tax bill.
Vermont property tax relief programs
Amounts, eligibility, deadlines, and the official source for each program. Figures last verified against their official sources on 2026-07-07. Several states reindex their exemption amounts on a set cycle — confirm the current year's figure with your Town Listers/Assessor before you file.
| Program | Benefit | Who qualifies | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead DeclarationHomestead | Amount adjusted annually — confirm with your Town Listers/Assessor | Must own and occupy the Vermont property as your domicile (principal residence) as of April 1 of the year of the declaration. | April 15 | Official source ↗32 V.S.A. § 5410Form HS-122, Homestead Declaration and Property Tax Credit Claim ↗ |
| Property Tax CreditTax CreditVerify locally | Up to $8,000 total (up to $5,600 of the education property tax portion and up to $2,400 of the municipal property tax portion) | Income: Household income of $115,400 or less in the prior year (2025 income for 2026 claims) · Must own and occupy the property as a Vermont homestead as of April 1 and have filed a Homestead Declaration for that year; must have been domiciled in Vermont for the full prior calendar year. | April 15 | Official source ↗32 V.S.A. § 6066Form HS-122 (Section B) with Schedule HI-144, Household Income Schedule ↗ |
| Renter CreditRenter ReliefVerify locally | Based on household income and 10% of the HUD fair market rent for the renter's county and family size | Income: Household income at or below 65% of the county median income for the claimant's family size, as determined by HUD · Must have been a Vermont resident for the full calendar year and rented in Vermont for at least 6 months during the year; the rented property must have been subject to Vermont property tax. | October 15 | Official source ↗32 V.S.A. § 6066Form RCC-146, Renter Credit Claim ↗ |
| Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans and Their SurvivorsVeteran | At least $10,000 of appraised value exempted; a town may vote to increase the exemption up to $40,000 of appraised value | Veteran with a VA service-connected disability rating of 50% or more, a veteran receiving a non-service-connected disability pension from the VA, or a veteran with a permanent medical retirement from the U.S. Armed Forces. Unremarried surviving spouses and minor children of a veteran who was eligible at the time of death may also qualify. · The property must be owned in fee simple and occupied as the established primary residence of the eligible veteran or survivor. | May 1 | Official source ↗32 V.S.A. § 3802(11)Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans and Their Survivors (application available from the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs) ↗ |
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Vermont property tax relief FAQ
What property tax exemptions are available in Vermont?
Vermont offers 4 main property tax relief programs: Homestead Declaration, Property Tax Credit, Renter Credit, Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans and Their Survivors. Each is administered through your Town Listers/Assessor.
How do I apply for a property tax exemption in Vermont?
You apply through your Town Listers/Assessor — for free. Most exemptions require a one-time application by the deadline; check each program for its form and cutoff date. You never need to pay a third party to file.
Is filing for a Vermont property tax exemption free?
Yes. Filing is always free through your Town Listers/Assessor. Letters offering to file your homestead exemption for a fee are private solicitations, not government notices.
Want to know what a Vermont exemption is actually worth?
The exemption calculator estimates how much value each exemption removes from what you're taxed on, with the statute and official source behind every figure.
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