Chittenden County, VT Property Records
Property records in Chittenden, Vermont document ownership, transfers, and legal interests in real estate within the town. These records may include deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, surveys or plats, and related land-record instruments, along with assessment information used for taxation. They are useful for confirming property ownership, researching sales history, reviewing boundary or title issues, supporting real estate transactions, and understanding assessed values or tax obligations.
Official Chittenden property records are maintained locally, primarily through the Chittenden Town Clerk’s Office for land records and related filings. Assessment and tax-related information may also be available through the town’s listers or municipal offices. Users seeking authoritative records should start with the town’s official website for office details, hours, and access instructions: Chittenden property records.
Chittenden County, VT Property Records & Statistics
Chittenden County has the highest housing costs in this part of Vermont. The median rent is $1,326, compared with $1,026.25 statewide and $840.25 nationally, and the median home value of $367,700 far exceeds the state's $246,350 and the national $173,750. Demand tied to Burlington and its surrounding communities helps explain why both renting and buying cost more here.
The median property tax rate is 1.73%, just below Vermont's 1.76% but well above the national 0.74%. On higher-priced homes, that rate adds up to substantial annual bills. Incomes are also the strongest around: the median household income is $98,471.50, compared with $72,164.50 in Vermont and $65,108 nationally.
Unemployment is 2.1%, slightly under the state's 2.14% and below the national 2.87%. Renter-occupied housing makes up 19.68% of occupied homes, above Vermont's 17.04% but under the national 21.81%, reflecting a larger rental market than elsewhere in the state.
Overall, the county pairs high housing costs with high incomes, low unemployment, and a bigger share of renters than the rest of Vermont.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Chittenden
Chittenden County has extensive property records, spanning tax assessments, deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. It has 60,568 total parcels, including 55,010 residential and 2,896 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 81.73% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 85,780 deeds and 27,472 mortgages, and 47,589 properties have valuation data, updated most recently on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 60,568 |
| Residential Parcels | 55,010 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,896 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 81.73% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 85,780 |
| Mortgage Records | 27,472 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 47,589 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 43 |
How to Search Chittenden County, VT Property Records
Property records in Chittenden County are maintained by city and town clerks. The offices listed here are the Burlington City Clerk and the South Burlington City Clerk, which together provide access to land records for the county's 60,568 parcels.
For Burlington properties, use the Burlington online land records search and the Burlington City Clerk land records page for instructions and copies. The office is at 149 Church Street, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 802-865-7000. For South Burlington, use the South Burlington land records search portal and the South Burlington City Clerk land records page. That office is at 180 Market Street and can be reached at 802-846-4105.
Choose the city where the property is located, then search by owner name, document type, or book and page reference. Narrow the date range when you can; deed records in the data go back to January 2, 1989. Open each result to see the parties, recording date, and any attached instruments.
For land in other Chittenden County towns, contact the clerk of the town where the property sits.
Chittenden Registrar of Deeds
The Chittenden County Probate Office is located at 149 Church St., Burlington, VT, 05401 and can be reached at 802-865-7000. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through i2j.uslandrecords.com or the official website burlingtonvt.gov.
Burlington City Clerk Land Records
South Burlington City Clerk
Chittenden County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Chittenden County property records by address?
Land records are indexed by name and document, not street address. Pick the right city, then search the Burlington land records or the South Burlington portal using the owner's name. If you only have an address, call the Burlington City Clerk at 802-865-7000 or South Burlington at 802-846-4105 for help.
How can I find property owners in Chittenden County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search by name through the Burlington land records or the South Burlington records portal, then open the latest deed to confirm who holds title. Properties in other county towns are recorded by their own town clerks.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Chittenden County?
Assessments are set by each municipality, and county tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Contact the Burlington City Clerk at 802-865-7000, South Burlington at 802-846-4105, or the clerk of the town where the property sits. The Vermont Department of Taxes explains how valuations are reviewed.
Where can I find Chittenden County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by each city or town. Contact the Burlington City Clerk at 149 Church Street (802-865-7000) or the South Burlington City Clerk at 180 Market Street (802-846-4105) about bills and payments. The South Burlington clerk page also lists office services.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Chittenden County?
Deeds and mortgages are recorded with the city or town clerk. Use the Burlington land records search or the South Burlington portal. Chittenden County has 85,780 deed records, recorded from January 2, 1989 to August 29, 2025. The Burlington land records page explains how to get copies.
Where can I access Chittenden County parcel maps and GIS information?
Statewide parcel boundaries and maps are available from the Vermont Center for Geographic Information geodata portal, covering the county's 60,568 parcels. For certified tax maps or recorded surveys, contact the clerk of the city or town where the lot is located.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Chittenden County?
Permits and zoning are handled by each city or town's planning and zoning office. Call the Burlington City Clerk at 802-865-7000 or the South Burlington City Clerk at 802-846-4105 to be directed to the correct department. Projects near water or wetlands may also need state permits.
How can I create a list of property owners in Chittenden County?
There is no single owner list for the county. Owner names are found in each municipality's land records and grand list. Search names through the Burlington records or the South Burlington portal, and ask the relevant clerk about copy fees or larger data requests.