Connecticut property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Connecticut is 1.92%, above the national median of 0.98%, ranking 3 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $6,575 a year on a home worth $343,200. On a $300,000 home that is about $5,760 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 1.92%
- Median annual bill
- $6,575
- Median home value
- $343,200
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 3of 51
Property tax by county in Connecticut
All 9 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | 2.14% | $6,390 | $298,200 | 969,029 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 1.47% | $9,222 | $625,400 | 621,232 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 2.03% | $6,676 | $328,300 | 566,803 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 2.04% | $5,926 | $290,800 | 452,303 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 2.15% | $8,550 | $397,000 | 326,296 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 1.75% | $5,146 | $293,900 | 279,025 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 1.76% | $6,326 | $359,000 | 174,983 |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | 1.80% | $5,609 | $311,700 | 112,848 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 1.54% | $4,340 | $281,300 | 95,829 |
Connecticut compared with the United States
The Connecticut median bill of $6,575 is above the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Connecticut are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Connecticut?
The median effective property tax rate in Connecticut is 1.92% of home value, above the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $5,760 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Connecticut county has the highest property tax?
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has the highest median effective rate in Connecticut at 2.15%. Western Connecticut Planning Region has the lowest at 1.47%. The largest county by population, Capitol Planning Region, is at 2.14%.