By Vermont law, property owners whose homes meet the definition of a Vermont homestead must file a Homestead Declaration annually by the April filing deadline. If eligible, it is important that you file so that you are correctly assessed the homestead tax rate on your property. Here is the information you, as the property owner, need to know about the Vermont Homestead Declaration.
In Vermont, all property is subject to education property tax to pay for the state’s schools. For this purpose, the property is categorized as either non-homestead or homestead. A homestead is the principal dwelling and parcel of land surrounding the dwelling, owned and occupied by the resident as the person’s domicile.
All property is considered non-homestead, unless it is declared as a homestead. The education property tax rate levied on non-homestead property differs from the rate levied on homestead property. It is your responsibility as the property owner to claim the property as a homestead if you meet, or expect to meet, the following requirements:
Notice to Taxpayers: To the provisions of Title 32, Vermont Statutes Annotated, Section 4111 notice is hereby given that the listers in Jericho have completed the abstract Grand List as of June 21, 2023. Change of Appraisal notices were mailed on June 21, 2023. The listers have lodged the abstract in the office of the clerk for the inspection of taxpayers.
The listers can be reached at 802-899-2640 Ext 106 or Ext 107 or at listers@jerichovt.gov.
CLICK HERE for the 2023 Grand List (PDF)
CLICK HERE for the 2023 Grand List (Excel)
Below is the key for the Category ("CAT") Column in the grand list:
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C |
Commercial |
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F |
Farm |
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M |
Miscellaneous |
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O |
Condo |
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R1 |
Residential with less than 6 acres of land
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R2 |
Residential with more than 6 acres of land
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UE |
Utilities – Electric
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UO |
Utilities – Other
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V1 |
Vacation with LESS than 6 acres of land
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V2 |
Vacation with more than 6 acres of land
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Based on 2022 equalization study results Jericho's CLA (Common Level of Appraisal) is 81.78%
Homestead Education Tax Rate $1.4754
Non Homestead Education Tax Rate $1.7009
Total Municipal Tax Rate $0.5298
The Town of Jericho has 1 vacancy on the Board of Listers. These positions are appointed by the Town of Jericho Selectboard. The Board of Listers’ primary responsibilities are to assess as accurately and equitably as possible all real property in town in compliance with the VT State Statutes. Listers work as the job requires. If you think this could be you, please send Letters of Interest to: Lori Dykema, Lister, P O Box 39, Jericho, VT 05465 or drop off at the Town Hall located at 67 VT Route 15 between 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (if after business hours, put in the drop box located outside of the Town Hall).
CLICK HERE for the 2022 Grand List (PDF)
CLICK HERE for the 2022 Grand List (Excel)
Below is the key for the Category ("CAT") Column in the grand list:
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C |
Commercial |
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F |
Farm |
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M |
Miscellaneous |
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O |
Condo |
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R1 |
Residential with less than 6 acres of land
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R2 |
Residential with more than 6 acres of land
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UE |
Utilities – Electric
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UO |
Utilities – Other
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V1 |
Vacation with LESS than 6 acres of land
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V2 |
Vacation with more than 6 acres of land
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Based on 2021 equalization study results Jericho's CLA is 89.12%
Notice to Taxpayers: To the provisions of Title 32, Vermont Statutes Annotated, Section 4111 notice is hereby given that the listers in Jericho have completed the abstract Grand List as of June 17, 2021. Change of Appraisal notices were mailed on June 17, 2021. The listers have lodged the abstract in the office of the clerk for the inspection of taxpayers. Appeals will be heard on July 1, 2021 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; such grievance must be in writing and received no later than on or before that date (postmarks not accepted). The listers can be reached at 802-899-2640 Ext 106 or Ext 107 or at listers@jerichovt.gov.