Connecticut Property Tax
Connecticut Property Tax Calculator
Estimate Connecticut property taxes, compare county effective rates, and see how taxes show up in a monthly mortgage payment. 2026 planning data — not an official tax bill.
Estimated effective state rate
1.54%
Sample tax on a $400,000 home
$6,160
Vs U.S. benchmark (0.90%)
+$2,560
Counties in this dataset
9
In the current NMC dataset, Connecticut has an estimated effective property-tax rate of 1.54%, resulting in approximately $6,160 in annual property taxes on a $400,000 home.
How property taxes work in Connecticut
Connecticut property taxes are levied locally — typically a stack of county, municipal, school, and special-district rates applied to assessed value after any exemptions. The 1.54% figure on this page is an ACS effective rate (taxes paid ÷ owner-occupied home value), which is useful for comparing counties and modeling PITI. It is not the millage printed on a specific parcel's bill.
For millage, exemption filings, or an official estimate, use Connecticut Department of Revenue Services.
Estimate Connecticut taxes in the calculatorConnecticut county property tax comparison
Median owner-occupied home value and median real-estate tax paid (ACS), with the county effective rate used in our calculator. Use a row to open the county page or calculator estimate.
| County | Median home value | Median annual tax | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | $323,700 | $6,454 | 1.99% |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | $652,900 | $9,295 | 1.42% |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | $353,100 | $6,759 | 1.91% |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | $317,700 | $5,983 | 1.88% |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | $428,800 | $8,670 | 2.02% |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $323,400 | $5,228 | 1.62% |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | $379,700 | $6,357 | 1.67% |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | $335,600 | $5,593 | 1.67% |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $307,600 | $4,375 | 1.42% |
Connecticut county directory
Highest property tax rates in Connecticut
Among counties currently in the NMC dataset for this state.
Lowest property tax rates in Connecticut
Among counties currently in the NMC dataset for this state.
Capitol Planning Region
Estimated effective rate: 1.99%
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Estimated effective rate: 2.02%
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Estimated effective rate: 1.67%
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Estimated effective rate: 1.88%
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Estimated effective rate: 1.42%
Northwest Hills Planning Region
Estimated effective rate: 1.67%
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Estimated effective rate: 1.91%
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Estimated effective rate: 1.62%
Western Connecticut Planning Region
Estimated effective rate: 1.42%
Related planning resources for Connecticut
FHA limit context in Connecticut
Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.
FHA 1-unit floor $541,287 · ceiling $1,249,125. Property tax estimates on this page are separate from loan limits.
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Methodology
Statewide effective rates use 2024 ACS owner-occupied data. County rates are median real-estate taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value (ACS 2020–2024 5-year). Last reviewed August 13, 2026. Estimates only — confirm with the local taxing authority.
On a $400,000 home, the U.S. benchmark used for comparison is 0.90% ($3,600 / year).