Property Taxes

Property tax bills are mailed out every August to all property owners of record as of April 1st. Milton's tax bills have 3 installments due September 15th, February 15th and May 15th. The first two installment due dates are not mandatory - property owners can opt to pay their bill in any increment(s) they choose, as long as it is paid in full by May 15th.  Payment must be received by 5:00 pm on the due date.  (If May 15th falls on a weekend or holiday, taxes will be due the next business day.)

After May 15th a penalty of 8% is assessed and an additional 1% interest each month thereafter.

If you purchased property after April 1st, you can request a copy of the tax bill from the Town Clerk's Office if not received through the closing (sale/purchase) process.

If you have an escrow company, it is your responsibility to send a copy of your tax bill to them for payment. Remember to keep a copy for income tax purposes.

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Direct Debit Payment is Now Available for Taxes!

The Direct Debit option will only be offered for the three installment dates only.

Other Payment Options can be made as well if you do not want to pay the three separate installments.

Direct Debit Payment Option

How do I enroll?

Fill out the Direct Debit Authorization form (PDF) and return it to the Assistant Treasurer at the Milton Town Offices in one of the following ways. Be sure to include a voided check or copy of a check with your enrollment form.   

  1. Mail to P.O. Box 18, Milton, VT 05468
  2. Place it the drop box at the Milton Municipal Building; or 
  3. Hand-deliver it to the Clerk & Treasurer’s office. 
  4. Please DO NOT return this completed form by email, as it contains sensitive information. 

Please be sure to verify all property tax parcel ID(s) are included and banking information is correct. The Town of Milton is not liable for incorrect or missing account information provided. 

How do I opt out or update my Direct Debit info? 

If you want to discontinue your property tax direct debit ACH, please fill out and submit the Property Tax Direct Debit Termination Request form. 

If you need to update your property tax direct debit ACH account, please fill out and submit the Property Tax Direct Debit Account Update Request form. 

Have more questions about how Direct Debit works? See Direct Debit FAQ

For details on how tax rates are calculated and where your Town tax dollars are spent, please see our current Tax Rate Calculation (PDF) and Tax Bill Insert (PDF).

The current FY 2026-27 tax rates are: Total Homestead $1.8086 and Total Non-Homestead $1.9890

(The previous FY 2025-26 tax rates were: Total Homestead $1.7581 and Total Non-Homestead $1.9046)

For information about the Vermont Homeowner's Assistance Program, please review this VHAP flyer (PDF).

Homestead Declaration (HS-122) & Property Tax Adjustment Claim (HI-144)

File these Vermont Tax Forms every year to qualify for the lower, residential tax rate and a property tax adjustment, if eligible.  These forms are due by April 15 (the state income tax filing deadline), even if you file an extension on your income taxes. Property owners should file these forms even if they don't file income taxes. Please visit the Vermont Department of Taxes website for more information. You can file these forms online at myVTax.

Can’t Find the Information You Need? 

Call the Clerk & Treasurer’s office at (802) 893-4111


2026 Warrant for Collection of Delinquent Taxes