Vermont School Property Taxes

After rejecting a number of amendments, the Democratic-led Vermont House on Friday passed and moved to the state Senate an education reform bill. But the Republican governor has said the bill fails to meet the goals of reform and affordability.

The Vermont Commissioner of Taxes has released the annual tax rate forecast, indicating another property tax rate increase is likely in Fiscal Year 2026.

The leader of the Vermont state Senate is advising key committees to clear their schedules during the first week of the upcoming legislative session in order to hear property tax reduction proposals from Governor Phil Scott and his administration.

Members of the tax-writing committee in the Vermont House are expressing frustration with the administration of Governor Peter Shumlin over school…