Escrow & Title
Vermont's 'priority of liens' follows the general rule that tax liens have:
AThe same priority as all other recorded liens
BSuper-priority status, often taking precedence over most other liens regardless of recording order✓ Correct
CThe lowest priority and are paid last
DPriority only if filed within 30 days of the tax due date
Explanation
Property tax liens in Vermont (and most states) have super-priority status, meaning they take precedence over most other liens — including first mortgages — regardless of when they were recorded. This is why lenders often require property taxes to be escrowed: to ensure taxes are paid and don't threaten their security interest.
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