Sales tax in Vergennes, VT
The combined sales tax rate in Vergennes, VT is about 7%. Some local taxes in this state are not yet mapped, so the true rate may be higher.
Estimated from 1 ZIP code covering Vergennes. Enter your ZIP code in the calculator for a closer figure.
- ZIP code
- 05491, crossing the city line.
- County
- Addison County
How the combined rate in Vergennes, VT is made up
Each government below levies its own share. A seller collects them together at the till and passes each share to the authority that levied it.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | state | 6% | Jan 1, 2023 | Current jurisdiction rate and boundary files |
| Vergennes | city | 1% | Jul 1, 2026 | Current jurisdiction rate and boundary files |
| Combined rate | 7% | |||
How Vergennes compares with the rest of Vermont
Vergennes's ~7% is the highest combined rate on file in Vermont. Of the state's 308 ZIP codes with a figure, 34 land on the same one, 274 carry a lower figure and 0 a higher one. Across Vermont the combined rate runs from 6% to 7%. See every city in Vermont.
| Combined rate | ZIP codes | Which is this city |
|---|---|---|
| 6% | 274 | |
| ~7% | 34 | Vergennes |
Counted from ZIP-code figures. A tilde marks a band where some ZIP codes cross a tax boundary and are counted at their most likely rate.
How sales tax is collected
The seller generally collects the tax from the buyer at the point of sale and passes it to the authorities that levied it. In most states it is added at the till rather than included in the advertised price. Read how sales tax works, including sourcing rules, online purchases and who is required to collect.
Rates last verified: Sep 4, 2026. This is when the source was last read, not when this page was last edited.
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