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Moving to Reno from Vermont

Vermont's top income tax bracket is 8.75 percent on single income over $276,850 in the 2025 schedule, and its sales tax is 6 percent. The DMV gives new residents 60 days to register and to get a license, and a vehicle must also pass inspection within 15 days of registering.

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Vermont and Nevada at a glance

  • Moved into Washoe County from Vermont, per yearabout 86
  • State capitalMontpelier
  • State individual income tax collected, FY2024$1,243,069 thousand
  • Median household income (state)$81,203
  • Median rent (state)$1,234
  • Register a car after moving to Vermontwithin 60 days (Vermont DMV FAQ - When must a vehicle be registered in Vermont?)
  • Get a Vermont driver license after movingwithin 60 days (Vermont DMV - Driver's License)
  • State income tax, top rate8.75% (Vermont Department of Taxes - 2025 Rate Schedules)
  • State sales tax, base rate6% (Vermont Department of Taxes - Sales and Use Tax)

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows (ACS 1-year 2024); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2018-2022 state-to-county migration flows; U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections, FY2024; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; Vermont DMV FAQ - When must a vehicle be registered in Vermont?; Vermont DMV - Driver's License; Vermont Department of Taxes - 2025 Rate Schedules; Vermont Department of Taxes - Sales and Use Tax.

Vermont is the second smallest state by population in the country, about 647,000 people, and its hill towns, dirt roads and covered bridges shape how a move is planned.

Truckee River / Riverwalk in downtown Reno
Truckee River / Riverwalk in downtown Reno

Vermont's rules for the vehicle

The Vermont DMV says a resident who has moved from another jurisdiction must register motor vehicles within 60 days and obtain a Vermont license within 60 days of establishing residency. Registered vehicles must also pass a state inspection within 15 days. These rules are for people arriving; leaving, keep your Vermont license until Nevada issues one.

Taxes: the 2025 schedule

The latest published Vermont schedule is for tax year 2025, with brackets of 3.35, 6.60, 7.60 and 8.75 percent. A single filer pays $17,179 plus 8.75 percent of income above $276,850. Sales and use tax is 6 percent, and some towns add a 1 percent local option. Nevada has no state personal income tax. A tax professional can confirm how a mid-year move changes your return.

Vermont in the Census

The 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey lists Vermont at about 647,106 people, with a median household income of $81,203, median gross rent of $1,234 and a median home value of $316,600; 26.8 percent of households rent. The latest state-to-state tables show no measurable Vermont flow to Nevada, with margins larger than the estimates, so no flow figure is quoted here.

How the move works from Vermont

You book the move with O'Brien's, and we coordinate it from your Vermont home through the Bekins network. In Sparks we deliver, unpack and store when the new home is not ready. Your written estimate sets the delivery window, with pricing by weight and an itemized written estimate.

Dirt roads in mud season and snow in winter shape when a van can reach a house. Our winter moving guide and the East and Midwest routes page help with timing.

Reno skyline (mountains behind)
Reno skyline (mountains behind)

Barns, sheds and sugar houses

Rural Vermont properties often include outbuildings. The free in-home estimate covers the house, and the estimator can look at what else is crossing the country. It comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes.

Nevada in one short block

Nevada gives new residents 30 days to register a car and get a Nevada license. The moving to Reno guide has the rest.

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O'Brien's Moving & Storage has been an agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955. On an interstate move the Bekins network carries your shipment under the van line's interstate system; O'Brien's books the move in either direction. Leaving Northern Nevada, we give the free in-home estimate, pack, store in our Sparks warehouse if you need it, and load. Moving here from another state, you book with us and we coordinate the move from your origin through the Bekins network, then handle delivery, unpacking and storage in Sparks. Your written estimate sets the delivery window. What being a Bekins agent means.

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Moving to Reno from Vermont questions

Still have a question? Call 775-359-6683, Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the moving FAQ.

Do I need to inspect my car before leaving Vermont?

That rule is for Vermont registration. Nevada vehicles in Washoe County usually need an emissions check; see the smog check page.

Does Vermont tax more than Nevada?

Vermont taxes income up to 8.75 percent; Nevada has no state personal income tax.

How do I begin?

Call 775-359-6683 or send an online request for a ballpark.

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What customers say about O'Brien's

Christy R.

All of the above! Have used o'briens several times in the past and always had great timely service!

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Christy thank you so much, not just for the 5 star review but also for continuing to stay a O'Brien's Customer. We appreciate your repeat business and you know we love talking with you anytime! You know where to find us when you need us!

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I have always had a really good experience with Obriens delivery service. I've been a girl scout volunteer for 6 years now and they are always very friendly and helpful. Thank you for all you do!!

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Jessica, thank you so much for the kind words. We love the Girl Scout cookie distribution time. It gives us the chance to interact with you ladies that are out there making a difference in our community every day! Thank you for everything you do.

Ami M.

O'Brien's is great! They made my move easy. They were responsive, professional and accommodating. Trusting them with my move was one less thing I had to worry about.

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Ami thank you so much! It was a pleasure to assist you with your move and knowing that we were able to lessen any stress you may have had with the moving process, makes us so happy!! If you need anything in the future please let us know.

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