2026 federal, state and local taxes
Estimate your 2026 Connecticut property tax. At the state's 1.96% average rate, a $405,000 home pays about $7,938 a year.
| Home Value | CT Effective Rate | Annual Property Tax | Monthly Escrow | At the U.S. Average (0.90%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | 1.96% | $4,900 | $408 | $2,250 |
| $350,000 | 1.96% | $6,860 | $572 | $3,150 |
| $500,000 | 1.96% | $9,800 | $817 | $4,500 |
| $650,000 | 1.96% | $12,740 | $1,062 | $5,850 |
| $800,000 | 1.96% | $15,680 | $1,307 | $7,200 |
| $1,000,000 | 1.96% | $19,600 | $1,633 | $9,000 |
| State | Average Rate | Typical Home | Bill on Typical Home | Bill on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1.96% | $405,000 | $7,938 | $6,860 |
| New York | 1.60% | $460,000 | $7,360 | $5,600 |
| Rhode Island | 1.23% | $455,000 | $5,597 | $4,305 |
| Massachusetts | 1.12% | $615,000 | $6,888 | $3,920 |
Statewide average effective rates; local rates vary a lot within each state.
Pick a state to see its 2026 tax rules and results for common salaries or home values.
Connecticut's average effective property tax rate is 1.96% of a home's value each year, the highest in the country. On the state's typical home, worth about $405,000, that comes to roughly $7,938 a year, or $662 a month in escrow.
Because home prices differ so much, the yearly bill ranks differently from the rate: Connecticut's bill on a typical home is the 3rd largest of 51 (50 states and D.C.). On a $350,000 home it would be about $6,860.
Of Connecticut's neighbors, Massachusetts (1.12%), Rhode Island (1.23%) and New York (1.60%) have a lower average rate; the table below lists them all.
These are Connecticut averages; your county, city and school district set the actual bill.
About $5,880 a year ($490 a month) at Connecticut's 1.96% average rate. A $500,000 house would pay about $9,800.
Yes. Connecticut's average rate of 1.96% is the highest in the country.
Connecticut charges 6.35% statewide with no local add-ons, 33rd of 51, near the middle.