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The TaxLienSimple Index / Vermont

The TaxLienSimple Index · VT · 2026

Vermont Tax-Lien & Tax-Deed Investing

What Vermont statute actually pays — return, redemption and bid method — cross-referenced with the live auction inventory we track. Every figure traces to state law or a county source.

Statutes verified Jul 29, 2026

41 /100
Tier D National rank #38 of 51
The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.
Sale type
Redeemable Deed
Statutory return / penalty
1% per month (or fraction thereof) from the day of sale to payment = 12%/yr, per 32 V.S.A. §5260.
Redemption period
1 year from the day of sale.
Bid method
premium bid
Sale season
Year-round; municipality dependent
What you buy
Municipal tax deed sale with redemption

Statutory note. Property is struck off at the tax sale but the collector's deed does not pass if the owner/lienholder/mortgagee redeems within one year by paying the sale sum plus 1%/month interest.

0live parcels tracked
0counties with inventory
#38of 51 jurisdictions
Read the score correctly. The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.

Counties we track in Vermont

No live inventory is currently tracked in Vermont. This page updates as counties are added.

Vermont tax sale — FAQ

What is the TaxLienSimple Index for Vermont?

Vermont scores 41/100 (Tier D), ranked #38 of 51 jurisdictions. The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.

How does redemption and return work in Vermont?

1% per month (or fraction thereof) from the day of sale to payment = 12%/yr, per 32 V.S.A. §5260. Redemption period: 1 year from the day of sale.. Property is struck off at the tax sale but the collector's deed does not pass if the owner/lienholder/mortgagee redeems within one year by paying the sale sum plus 1%/month interest.

What is Vermont's statutory return on a tax lien or tax deed purchase?

1% per month (or fraction thereof) from the day of sale to payment = 12%/yr, per 32 V.S.A. §5260. Property is struck off at the tax sale but the collector's deed does not pass if the owner/lienholder/mortgagee redeems within one year by paying the sale sum plus 1%/month interest.

What is the bid method for Vermont tax sales?

Vermont uses a premium bid method for its redeemable deed sales.

Does Vermont use tax-lien auctions or tax-deed sales?

Vermont uses a redeemable deed system. Property is struck off at the tax sale but the collector's deed does not pass if the owner/lienholder/mortgagee redeems within one year by paying the sale sum plus 1%/month interest.

See the actual parcels in Vermont

Browse the live tax-lien, deed and foreclosure inventory we track — search by county, redemption window and opening bid.

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The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.

© 2026 TaxLienSimple · The TaxLienSimple Index is compiled from state tax statutes and county treasurer/tax-collector offices; live inventory counts reflect parcels currently tracked by TaxLienSimple and update continuously. Nothing here is investment or legal advice.