Connecticut Property Tax Calculator
Connecticut homeowners pay a median $6,643 a year in property tax, 1.81% of a median $366,900 home: the 3rd highest effective rate of the 50 states and DC.
Effective property tax rates in Connecticut counties
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 2.02% | $8,670 | $428,800 |
| Capitol Planning Region | 1.99% | $6,454 | $323,700 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 1.91% | $6,759 | $353,100 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 1.88% | $5,983 | $317,700 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 1.67% | $6,357 | $379,700 |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | 1.67% | $5,593 | $335,600 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 1.62% | $5,228 | $323,400 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 1.42% | $9,295 | $652,900 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 1.42% | $4,375 | $307,600 |
Property tax in Connecticut by home value, at 1.81%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,622 | $302 |
| $300,000 | $5,433 | $453 |
| $400,000 | $7,244 | $604 |
| $500,000 | $9,055 | $755 |
| $750,000 | $13,583 | $1,132 |
| $1,000,000 | $18,110 | $1,509 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Connecticut, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at Connecticut's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Your bill depends on your county and city levies, your assessment and any exemptions.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Connecticut?
The effective rate is 1.81%: homeowners pay a median $6,643 a year on a median $366,900 home, above the national 0.94%.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Connecticut?
About $5,433 a year at Connecticut's effective rate, though it varies by county: from 1.42% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region to 2.02% in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
Do Connecticut homeowners with a mortgage pay more?
Owners with a mortgage report a median $6,749, against $6,445 for those without, mostly because recent buyers own pricier, more recently assessed homes.
Where can I check my Connecticut property tax bill?
Your county assessor or treasurer: the assessor sets your home's taxable value and handles exemption applications; the treasurer or tax collector bills and collects.
Property tax by county in Connecticut
- Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
- Capitol Planning Region
- South Central Connecticut Planning Region
- Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
- Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
- Northwest Hills Planning Region
- Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
- Western Connecticut Planning Region
- Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.