Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in Vermont
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in Vermont, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: Property is valued as of April 1. Towns mail change of appraisal notices (2026: by June 4 in towns under 5,000 population, June 24 in larger towns), and the owner may grieve the value to the town listers or assessor at grievance hearings (2026: June 19-July 2 in smaller towns, July 9-22… Vermont Department of Taxes, 2026 Lister Calendar (32 V.S.A. §§ 4404, 4461)
| Appealing your assessment | Property is valued as of April 1. Towns mail change of appraisal notices (2026: by June 4 in towns under 5,000 population, June 24 in larger towns), and the owner may grieve the value to the town listers or assessor at grievance hearings (2026: June 19-July 2 in smaller towns, July 9-22 in larger towns). The listers' decision may be appealed to the Board of Civil Authority within 14 calendar days after grievance results are mailed, and the BCA decision may be appealed to the state or Superior Court within 30 days. |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in Vermont?
Property is valued as of April 1. Towns mail change of appraisal notices (2026: by June 4 in towns under 5,000 population, June 24 in larger towns), and the owner may grieve the value to the town listers or assessor at grievance hearings (2026: June 19-July 2 in smaller towns, July 9-22 in larger towns). The listers' decision may be appealed to the Board of Civil Authority within 14 calendar days after grievance results are mailed, and the BCA decision may be appealed to the state or Superior Court within 30 days.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.