Bennington County
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Bennington County, Vermont
County Courthouse 207 South Street
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Tel: 802-442-8528
County Website: Bennington county
Assessor Website: Bennington county assessor
Bennington County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you've received a first or second notice of assessment, you have the right to appeal your assessment. Appeals must be received within 60 days of the mailing of the notice. If you appeal on myVTax, please make sure to enter the letter ID associated with your first or second notice of assessment.
- If you decide to appeal your assessment, you must request an appeal in writing, within 60 days of the notice of the assessment or denial that you are appealing or within 30 days of the notice of development or discontinuance from the current use program. You or your representative must sign the request for an appeal, and mail or deliver the request to your county office.
- After you file your request you will receive an acknowledgment of your appeal from the Department. The acknowledgment will provide you with the name of a contact person at the Department.
- It is suggested that you call that person to discuss your appeal. You may also request an informal meeting to discuss the issues and possible settlement. If you and the Department do not reach a settlement agreement within a reasonable timeframe, your case will be scheduled for a hearing.
- Once you and the Department are unable to reach a settlement agreement, you will receive a written notice your case has been docketed, meaning your appeal has been officially placed in queue for a hearing.
- Generally speaking, the Department attorney assigned to your case will contact you, describe the issues at hand, and offer to meet with you. If you do not request a meeting with the Department attorney and/or you are unable to reach a settlement agreement with the Department attorney, you will receive a written notice detailing the date and time of your appeal hearing.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Bennington county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Bennington county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Bennington county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Bennington county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Bennington county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Bennington county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Bennington county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Bennington county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Bennington county Vermont tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Bennington County
Homes in Bennington county have a median home value of $210,532.
Bennington county home values are ranked 9 out of 14 counties in the state of Vermont for median home price. The average median home value in Vermont is $217,774. Essex county has the lowest median price at $135,842. Chittenden county has the highest median price at $313,759.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Bennington county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~61%.
The median household income in Bennington county is $58,200.
Compared to the state of Vermont and the United States, Bennington county's median household income is lower than the state of Vermont's average median household income of $62,165 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Bennington county's population has grown from 35,845 in 1990 to 37,347 in 2020, an increase of 4.2% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Vermont's population has grown from 562,758 in 1990 to 643,077 in 2020, an increase of 14% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Bennington county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Vermont and the United States.
Bennington County Vermont Cities
Arlington, Bennington, Bondville, Dorset, East Arlington, East Dorset, Manchester, Manchester Cente, North Bennington, North Pownal, Peru, Pownal, Readsboro, Shaftsbury, Stamford, West Rupert
Bennington County Vermont Zipcodes
05152 / 05201 / 05250 / 05251 / 05252 / 05253 / 05254 / 05255 / 05257 / 05260 / 05261 / 05262 / 05340 / 05350 / 05352 / 05776 /
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