Estimate your Connecticut property tax based on the state's 1.92% average effective rate. Enter your home value for an instant, free calculation.
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Connecticut has the third-highest effective property tax rate in the nation at 1.92%. Combined with high home values and no significant income tax relief, Connecticut homeowners face some of the heaviest property tax burdens in the country.
Connecticut municipalities set their own mill rates independently, with no statewide cap. Property is assessed at 70% of fair market value in most towns. Municipal budgets rely heavily on property taxes since Connecticut has limited state aid to localities.
| Home Value | Estimated Annual Tax | Monthly (Escrow) |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,800 | $400/mo |
| $354,000 (median) | $6,797 | $566/mo |
| $600,000 | $11,520 | $960/mo |
Connecticut offers a Circuit Breaker Program limiting property taxes to a percentage of income for qualifying seniors and permanently disabled individuals. Veterans may receive additional exemptions ranging from $1,000–$3,000 reduction in assessed value.
Connecticut property taxes are due July 1 and January 1, with a 30-day grace period. Municipalities may vary — check your local tax collector.
Fairfield County (Greenwich, Westport) has the highest home values but rates can still be high. Hartford has among the highest mill rates in the state due to fiscal challenges.