Vermont Real Estate — Complete Guide

Vermont's median effective property tax rate is 1.86% of home value as of April 2026.

Yes. Vermont charges 1.25% state transfer tax on home sales. Non-primary-residence (investor) Property Transfer Tax: 1.25% on ≤$100k, 1.45% on portion above. Clean Water Surcharge (0.5%) excluded from headline. Typically paid by the seller.

Yes. Vermont taxes long-term capital gains at a special rate of 3.94%. 40% of LTCG excluded (limited).

Vermont has no state-level cap on security deposits. Landlords may charge any amount (subject to lease negotiation).

Vermont requires 14 days' notice for non-payment of rent. Lease violation notice: 30 days.