Property Taxes
Important Information Regarding Your Property Tax Bill
The City tax rates on your bill are:
General Fund: This pays for the City’s general operations. The rate is lower this year because property values went up due to the reappraisal.
Tax Agreement: This covers State Education taxes for 47 veteran-owned properties that are exempt under state law. This rate also went down due to the reappraisal.
Economic Development: This one-cent tax, re-approved by voters in 2024, funds capital improvements for economic development. It will be voted on again in 2027.
Social Services: This one-cent tax, approved in 2026, supports local social service organizations that help Essex Junction residents. It will be voted on each year.
Delinquent Taxes
If you owe taxes for prior years, be advised that amounts due related to the 2022 tax year and after are payable to the City of Essex Junction. If you owe taxes for years prior to 2022, those amounts are payable to the Town of Essex, as they were billed when the Town and Village were combined. Delinquent tax payments must be made to the respective Clerk’s office where the balance is due (Town or City).
Payments
2026-2027 Property tax bills will be mailed to property owners on Friday, August 7, 2026. Taxes may be paid upon receipt, but must be paid by 4:30 p.m. on the due dates on the bill. The first installment must be paid no later than September 15, 2026, and the second installment must be paid no later than March 15, 2027.
Please note that postmarks are no longer accepted as timely payments for property taxes. Payments must be received in the City office by 4:30 p.m. on the due date to be considered on time and avoid an 8% penalty charge. If you have bill pay set up through your bank, please make sure they are aware of when payment needs to be received to be considered on time.
IMPORTANT! This is the only property tax bill you will receive.
- Retain for second installment payment information
- Keep the bill for your 2026 income tax filing
Checks should be made payable to the “City of Essex Junction” and may be paid in person at the City Office (2 Lincoln Street) or left in the payment drop box (please include the stub with your payment to provide us with the correct account number). Drop box payments must be received by close of business (4:30 p.m.) on the due dates to be considered on time. To request a receipt, please email clerks@essexjunction.org.
Credit and debit cards are accepted at the City Office (2 Lincoln Street), by phone at 888-877-0450, or on our online payment system. Convenience fees will be charged (3%, no minimum). There is also an E-check option available. Paying by E-check includes a flat $1.50 convenience fee. Credit/Debit and E-check payments must be posted by the close of business (4:30 p.m.) on the due dates to be considered on time.
Automatic Tax Payments
Another payment option is to sign up for the free automatic tax payment program. Enroll by filling out the form below and sending it with a voided check to City of Essex Junction, Attn: Finance, 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Jct. VT 05452. Installment amounts would be automatically deducted from your bank account on the due date.
Automatic Tax Payment Form (PDF)
Questions & Due Date
For questions about the tax bill, or if you need a copy of your bill, please call the City Office at 802-878-6944, option 7, or email tax@essexjunction.org. Payments received after the due date are considered delinquent. Any amounts that remain unpaid will be charged an 8% penalty. Interest of 1% will be charged on the 16th of each month, beginning 30 days after the due date.
Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §1535, taxpayers have the right to seek relief from the Board of Abatement for the reasons outlined in the statute.
City of Essex Junction Abatement Request Form
If you have questions about your property tax bill, please call the City Clerk’s office at 802-878-6944.
Change of Address
Please notify the City Clerk if your address has changed
If you own property in the City of Essex Junction, please inform the City Clerk’s Office of any mailing address change as soon as possible. Property tax bills will be mailed by August 15, and updates are especially important for those who are new property owners and those who might have transitioned their home in Essex Junction to either their primary or secondary residence.
Please email clerks@essexjunction.org or stop by the City Office to report any changes. You can also fill out the printable form and email, mail, or drop it off at the City Offices at 2 Lincoln Street, or fill out the online form.