Vermont Specialist · Contingency Only · Residential & Commercial

About VermontTaxAppeal

A focused, no-nonsense property tax appeal firm serving residential and commercial owners. We work exclusively on contingency — if we don't save you money, you owe us nothing.

Mike VanVickle

Founder & Lead Consultant

Vermont Tax Grievance Specialist

All 14 Vermont Counties

Residential & Commercial Properties

The Story

I started VermontTaxAppeal.com after watching property owners—both residential and commercial—consistently overpay on their Vermont taxes. They didn't know how to fight it, didn't have time, or didn't trust the grievance process.

Vermont town listers are tasked with assessing at fair market value, but they often miss critical property-specific factors: current income, lease terms, deferred maintenance, functional obsolescence, and market adjustments. The result is an inflated assessed value — and a tax bill that's higher than it should be.

My approach is straightforward: I only take cases I think I can win. I use a rigorous evidence-based approach — income analysis, comparable sales, equity arguments — and I work entirely on contingency. If I don't deliver a reduction, you pay nothing. That's the only model I'm willing to operate on.

Credentials

Vermont Grievance Specialist

Experienced in representing residential and commercial property owners in Vermont tax grievances, from the lister stage through the Board of Civil Authority and Director of Property Valuation and Review appeals.

All 14 Vermont Counties

We handle grievances across the entire state — from Chittenden and Washington counties to rural counties in the Northeast Kingdom. Same rigorous process, same standards.

Residential & Commercial

We represent both residential and commercial properties: single-family homes, multifamily, office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and special-use assets.

How I'm Different

Contingency Only

I never charge upfront fees or retainers. My 30% fee applies only to first-year savings actually achieved. Zero risk to you.

Honest Assessment Upfront

If your case isn't strong, I'll tell you. I won't take a weak case just to keep busy.

Annual Representation

Most clients work with me year after year. I track your property, know the local assessor data, and file automatically each cycle.

40%

Tax Increase in 5 Years

85%

Grievance Success Rate

VT Counties Covered

Let's Talk About Your Property

Send me your property address. I'll pull the assessment data and tell you within 48 hours whether you have a strong case and what I think you can save.

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