Property records in Vermont are maintained at the county level. The Town Listers handles property valuations and assessment data. The Town Treasurer / Tax Collector handles tax bills and payments. These are separate offices with separate databases.
What this page covers: Vermont property assessment lookups, tax record searches, and parcel/ownership data. What it does not cover: Recorded documents like deeds and mortgages (those are on the Recorded Documents page) or property transfer history.
Where to start: For property values and tax assessments, start with the Town Listers. For tax payment history and bills, go to the Town Treasurer / Tax Collector. For ownership verification, you may need both the assessment records and the recorded documents.
Common mistake: Property assessment records (values and taxes) and recorded documents (deeds and liens) are maintained by different offices in Vermont. The Town Listers handles assessments; the Town Clerk handles recordings. Search both if you need the full picture.
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Primary Sources (All .gov / Official)
- tax.vermont.gov — Official Vermont Property Records — State portal for Vermont property records
- BLM General Land Office Records — Federal land records (patents, GLO)
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center — Federal flood-zone maps
- HUD Buying a Home — Federal housing programs & property data
- IRS Federal Tax Liens — IRS lien procedures
- USA Spending — Federal Real Property — Federal property spending portal
- National Archives — Land Records — Historical federal land records (RG 49)
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Property Records Databases
20 official Vermont property records sources — town clerks, grand lists, parcel maps, and statewide VCGI parcel data.
Property Records
Vermont Counties
All 14 Vermont counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I search Vermont property records?▼
In Vermont, property records — including parcel data, assessed value, deeds, and tax history — are primarily maintained at the county level by each county's Assessor and Recorder. Statewide oversight and reporting are provided by the Official Vermont Property Records at tax.vermont.gov. See the cards below or the county page for direct local search links.
Is there a free statewide Vermont property search?▼
Vermont does not have a single statewide free property search; deed and assessment data are searched at the county level. The Official Vermont Property Records publishes statewide property-tax rules and aggregate data at tax.vermont.gov; for individual parcels, use the county assessor or recorder.
What's the difference between the Assessor and the Recorder in Vermont?▼
The county Assessor determines property values for tax purposes and maintains the parcel roll. The county Recorder (sometimes Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other instruments affecting title. In some Vermont countys these are combined offices; in others they're separate. The Official Vermont Property Records at tax.vermont.gov publishes the full list.
How do I find a Vermont parcel ID (APN/PIN)?▼
Parcel identification numbers (APN, PIN, or parcel number depending on the county) are assigned by the county assessor. They appear on every tax bill and on the county's online property-search interface. Once you have the parcel ID you can look up assessed value, ownership history, and recorded documents through the county site; the statewide overview is at tax.vermont.gov.
How do I challenge a Vermont property assessment?▼
Assessment appeals in Vermont are filed at the county level with the local assessment appeals board, typically within a deadline set after annual valuation notices are mailed. The Official Vermont Property Records publishes the statewide rules, deadlines, and appeal forms at tax.vermont.gov.