Vermont delinquent tax lists by county
Short answer: Vermont is a redeemable deed state, so a winning bidder gets a redeemable deed, which is ownership subject to the former owner buying it back inside the redemption window. Municipal tax sales carry a 1 year redemption at 12%. Tax enforcement runs at the town and city level here rather than the county, so the official delinquent roll comes from the local municipal tax collector. Below is every Vermont county we cover, with the live count of distressed owners in each.
Counties covered
3
Every one has its own ranked list and county-level rules page.
Flagged owners statewide
1,221
Carrying at least one distress signal in public records, refreshed daily.
Sale type
Redeemable deed
6 months by default, and courts commonly shorten it.
Every Vermont county we cover
Sorted largest first. Each county page carries the official list source, the sale rules and the live ranked list of owners under pressure right now.
| County | County seat | Population | Flagged owners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | Burlington | 169,000 | 170 |
| Rutland County | Rutland | 60,000 | 276 |
| Washington County | Montpelier | 59,000 | 775 |
Vermont tax sale rules
| Tax sale system | Vermont is a redeemable deed state. A winning bidder gets a redeemable deed, which is ownership subject to the former owner buying it back inside the redemption window. |
|---|---|
| Rate and cadence | Municipal tax sales carry a 1 year redemption at 12%. |
| Owner redemption | 6 months by default, and courts commonly shorten it. |
| Who publishes the list | Each town or city rather than the county. In Vermont the Municipal Tax Collector runs the delinquent roll and the sale. |
| Foreclosure path | Judicial, typically 7 to 12 months from filing to sale. |
| Deficiency after sale | Allowed. |
| Local note | Both strict foreclosure and foreclosure by sale survive; the redemption runs before final judgment. |
The Vermont delinquency clock
Vermont delinquent tax list FAQ
Is Vermont a tax lien or tax deed state?
Vermont is a redeemable deed state. A winning bidder gets a redeemable deed, which is ownership subject to the former owner buying it back inside the redemption window. Municipal tax sales carry a 1 year redemption at 12%.
Where do I find the Vermont delinquent tax list?
Vermont runs tax enforcement at the town and city level, not the county, so the official delinquent roll comes from the local Municipal Tax Collector rather than a single county office. Pick your county below to see the municipalities inside it and the live list of distressed owners in that area.
How long does an owner have to redeem in Vermont?
6 months by default, and courts commonly shorten it. That window is the single biggest thing separating a good tax-sale trade from a bad one, because it decides how long your money sits before you can act.
How many tax-delinquent properties are there in Vermont?
Across the 3 Vermont counties we track, roughly 1,221 properties currently carry at least one distress signal in public records, including tax delinquency, foreclosure filings, vacancy and long-distance ownership. The counts refresh daily.
Can I buy Vermont tax-delinquent property before the auction?
Yes. The delinquency appears in the public record months before any sale is scheduled, and during that window the owner can still sell normally. That is the whole opportunity: no bidding war, an inspection is possible, and an owner with equity walks away with money instead of nothing.