Fairfield County Property Tax Rates – FY 2025-2026
| Town | Real Property Mill Rate | Motor Vehicle Mill Rate | Additional Taxes / Districts / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel | 30.41 | 30.41 | No major additional districts |
| Bridgeport | 43.45 | 32.46 | Higher urban rate |
| Brookfield | 28.93 | 28.93 | No major additional districts |
| Danbury | 23–24 | 23–24 | Varies by fire district |
| Darien | 14.69 | 14.69 | Very low for Fairfield County |
| Easton | 27.90 | 27.90 | — |
| Fairfield | 27.90 | 27.90 | — |
| Greenwich | 11.393 – 12.04 | 11.393 – 12.04 | Lowest in Fairfield County |
| Monroe | 29.50 | 29.50 | — |
| New Canaan | 16.144 – 16.69 | 16.144 – 16.69 | Very low |
| New Fairfield | 24.50 | 24.50 | — |
| Newtown | 26.35 | 26.35 | — |
| Norwalk | 23.00 – 24.00 | 23.00 – 24.00 | Varies by fire/special district |
| Redding | 26.00 | 26.00 | — |
| Ridgefield | 26.35 | 26.35 | — |
| Shelton | 28.00 | 28.00 | — |
| Sherman | 22.50 | 22.50 | — |
| Stamford | 22.35 – 22.95 | 22.35 – 22.95 | Varies by district |
| Stratford | 32.00 | 32.00 | — |
| Trumbull | 29.00 | 29.00 | — |
| Weston | 23.81 – 23.90 | 23.81 – 23.90 | — |
| Westport | 18.62 – 18.86 | 18.62 – 18.86 | Very low |
| Wilton | 23.94 – 24.41 | 23.94 – 24.41 | — |
Hartford County Property Tax Rates – FY 2025-2026 (Primary Real Property Mill Rate)
| Town | Real Property Mill Rate | Motor Vehicle Mill Rate | Additional Notes / Districts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | 30.75 | 30.75 | — |
| Berlin | 30.65 | 30.65 | — |
| Bloomfield | 35.64 | 32.46 | Fire districts may add extra |
| Bristol | 33.75 | 32.46 | — |
| Burlington | 26.60 | 26.60 | — |
| Canton | 33.22 | 33.22 | — |
| East Granby | 33.60 | 33.60 | — |
| East Hartford | ~40.00 | 32.46 | Urban rate varies |
| East Windsor | ~32.00 | 32.00 | — |
| Enfield | ~32.50 | 32.50 | — |
| Farmington | ~30.00 | 30.00 | — |
| Glastonbury | 32.83 | 32.83 | — |
| Granby | ~28.00 | 28.00 | — |
| Hartford (city) | 68.95 | 32.46 | Highest in state |
| Manchester | ~39.82 | 32.46 | — |
| Marlborough | ~30.00 | 30.00 | — |
| New Britain | ~49.00 | 32.46 | Higher urban rate |
| Newington | ~35.00 | 32.46 | — |
| Plainville | ~34.00 | 34.00 | — |
| Rocky Hill | ~32.00 | 32.00 | — |
| Simsbury | ~30.00 | 30.00 | — |
| South Windsor | 35.61 | 35.61 | — |
| Southington | ~32.00 | 32.00 | — |
| Suffield | ~28.00 | 28.00 | — |
| West Hartford | 44.78 | 32.46 | Secondary rate common |
| Wethersfield | 41.22 | 32.46 | — |
| Windsor | 28.45 | 28.45 | — |
| Windsor Locks | 23.99 | 23.99 | — |
Litchfield County Property Tax Rates – FY 2025-2026 (Primary Real Property Mill Rate)
| Town | Real Property Mill Rate | Motor Vehicle Mill Rate | Additional Notes / Districts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkhamsted | 23.94 | 23.94 | — |
| Bethlehem | 22.58 | 22.58 | — |
| Bridgewater | 19.00 | 19.00 | — |
| Canaan | 22.44 | 22.44 | — |
| Colebrook | 28.50 | 28.50 | — |
| Cornwall | 25.80 | 25.80 | — |
| Goshen | 26.75 | 26.75 | — |
| Harwinton | 32.80 | 32.80 | — |
| Kent | 24.75 | 24.75 | — |
| Litchfield | 27.50 | 27.50 | — |
| Morris | 29.80 | 29.80 | — |
| New Hartford | 30.50 | 30.50 | — |
| New Milford | 29.25 | 29.25 | — |
| Norfolk | 26.50 | 26.50 | — |
| North Canaan | 28.00 | 28.00 | — |
| Plymouth | 34.50 | 34.50 | — |
| Roxbury | 22.75 | 22.75 | — |
| Salisbury | 23.50 | 23.50 | — |
| Sharon | 24.25 | 24.25 | — |
| Thomaston | 35.75 | 35.75 | — |
| Torrington | 38.47 | 38.47 | Primary rate; some fire districts add small overlay |
| Warren | 26.00 | 26.00 | — |
| Washington | 10.85 | 10.85 | Lowest in entire state |
| Watertown | 30.04 | 30.04 | — |
| Winchester | 29.17 | 29.17 | — |
| Woodbury | 23.62 | 23.62 | — |
Middlesex County Property Tax Rates – FY 2025-2026 (Primary Real Property Mill Rate)
| Town | Real Property Mill Rate | Motor Vehicle Mill Rate | Additional Notes / Districts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 24.50 | 24.50 | — |
| Clinton | 23.75 | 23.75 | — |
| Cromwell | 32.00 | 32.00 | — |
| Deep River | 25.00 | 25.00 | — |
| Durham | 28.50 | 28.50 | — |
| East Haddam | 26.75 | 26.75 | — |
| East Hampton | 29.00 | 29.00 | — |
| Essex | 23.25 | 23.25 | — |
| Haddam | 27.50 | 27.50 | — |
| Killingworth | 24.00 | 24.00 | — |
| Middlefield | 28.00 | 28.00 | — |
| Middletown | 34.50 | 32.46 | Urban rate varies |
| Old Saybrook | 23.25 | 23.25 | — |
| Portland | 30.50 | 30.50 | — |
| Westbrook | 22.50 | 22.50 | One of the lowest in county |
New Haven County Property Tax Rates – FY 2025-2026 (Primary Real Property Mill Rate)
| Town | Real Property Mill Rate | Motor Vehicle Mill Rate | Additional Notes / Districts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ansonia | 28.55 | 28.55 | — |
| Beacon Falls | 32.00 | 32.00 | — |
| Bethany | 29.50 | 29.50 | — |
| Branford | 21.40 | 21.40 | — |
| Cheshire | 29.75 | 29.75 | — |
| Derby | 34.00 | 32.46 | — |
| East Haven | 32.50 | 32.46 | — |
| Guilford | 24.50 | 24.50 | — |
| Hamden | 38.00 | 32.46 | Urban rate varies |
| Madison | 23.75 | 23.75 | — |
| Meriden | 38.50 | 32.46 | — |
| Middlebury | 28.00 | 28.00 | — |
| Milford | 28.00 | 28.00 | — |
| Naugatuck | 35.00 | 32.46 | — |
| New Haven (city) | ~46.00 | 32.46 | Higher urban rate |
| North Branford | 30.00 | 30.00 | — |
| North Haven | 29.50 | 29.50 | — |
| Orange | 29.00 | 29.00 | — |
| Oxford | 28.50 | 28.50 | — |
| Prospect | 31.00 | 31.00 | — |
| Seymour | 32.50 | 32.50 | — |
| Southbury | 27.50 | 27.50 | — |
| Wallingford | 31.00 | 31.00 | — |
| Waterbury | 44.98 | 32.46 | Higher urban rate |
| West Haven | 25.58 | 25.58 | — |
| Wolcott | 35.93 | 32.46 | — |
| Woodbridge | 32.62 | 32.46 | — |
New London County Property Tax Rates – FY 2025-2026 (Primary Real Property Mill Rate)
| Town | Real Property Mill Rate | Motor Vehicle Mill Rate | Additional Notes / Districts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozrah | 28.50 | 28.50 | — |
| Colchester | 29.75 | 29.75 | — |
| East Lyme | 24.50 | 24.50 | — |
| Franklin | 27.00 | 27.00 | — |
| Griswold | 28.00 | 28.00 | — |
| Groton | 25.50 | 25.50 | — |
| Lebanon | 26.25 | 26.25 | — |
| Ledyard | 27.80 | 27.80 | — |
| Lisbon | 28.00 | 28.00 | — |
| Lyme | 23.50 | 23.50 | — |
| Montville | 26.75 | 26.75 | — |
| New London (city) | 32.50 | 32.46 | Higher urban rate |
| North Stonington | 24.00 | 24.00 | — |
| Norwich | 34.00 | 32.46 | Urban rate varies |
| Old Lyme | 22.75 | 22.75 | — |
| Old Saybrook | 23.25 | 23.25 | — |
| Preston | 27.50 | 27.50 | — |
| Salem | 26.00 | 26.00 | — |
| Sprague | 29.00 | 29.00 | — |
| Stonington | 23.00 | 23.00 | — |
| Voluntown | 28.50 | 28.50 | — |
| Waterford | 22.36 | 22.36 | One of the lowest in county |
Tolland County Property Tax Rates – FY 2025-2026 (Primary Real Property Mill Rate)
| Town | Real Property Mill Rate | Motor Vehicle Mill Rate | Additional Notes / Districts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover | 31.59 | 31.59 | — |
| Bolton | 32.30 | 32.30 | — |
| Columbia | 28.50 | 28.50 | — |
| Coventry | 28.75 | 28.75 | — |
| Ellington | 30.25 | 30.25 | — |
| Hebron | 27.80 | 27.80 | — |
| Mansfield | 29.00 | 29.00 | — |
| Somers | 28.25 | 28.25 | — |
| Stafford | 29.50 | 29.50 | — |
| Tolland | 28.00 | 28.00 | — |
| Union | 27.50 | 27.50 | — |
| Vernon | 35.61 | 32.46 | — |
| Willington | 25.42 | 25.42 | One of the lower rates in county |
Windham County Property Tax Rates – FY 2025-2026 (Primary Real Property Mill Rate)
| Town | Real Property Mill Rate | Motor Vehicle Mill Rate | Additional Notes / Districts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford | 36.38 | 32.46 | Higher rate |
| Brooklyn | 23.28 | 23.28 | — |
| Canterbury | 16.76 | 16.76 | One of the lowest |
| Chaplin | 31.38 | 31.38 | — |
| Eastford | 28.50 | 28.50 | — |
| Hampton | 27.75 | 27.75 | — |
| Killingly | 29.50 | 29.50 | — |
| Plainfield | 30.25 | 30.25 | — |
| Pomfret | 26.50 | 26.50 | — |
| Putnam | 32.00 | 32.00 | — |
| Scotland | 28.00 | 28.00 | — |
| Sterling | 29.00 | 29.00 | — |
| Thompson | 27.50 | 27.50 | — |
| Windham | 27.85 | 27.85 | — |
| Woodstock | 23.04 | 23.04 | — |
How to calculate your annual property tax Annual Tax = (Market Value × 0.70 ÷ 1,000) × Mill Rate
Quick examples on a $400,000 home (assessed value = $280,000):
- Canterbury (16.76 mills) → ≈ $4,693/year
- Woodstock (23.04 mills) → ≈ $6,451/year
- Windham (27.85 mills) → ≈ $7,798/year
- Ashford (36.38 mills) → ≈ $10,186/year
Important notes:
- Rates shown are the official primary FY 2025-2026 real property mill rates.
- Some towns (especially Killingly, Putnam, and Ashford) have fire districts or special taxing districts that can add extra mills depending on the exact property location.
- Always confirm the exact mill rate for any specific address with the town assessor’s office.
Connecticut Mill Rates 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Property Taxes by Town and County
Updated April 27, 2026
If you are buying, selling, or owning a home in Connecticut, your property tax bill is one of the largest ongoing costs you will face. Connecticut has some of the highest property taxes in the United States, but the rates vary dramatically from town to town — sometimes by thousands of dollars per year on the same home.
This comprehensive 2026 guide explains everything you need to know about Connecticut mill rates for the current fiscal year (FY 2025-2026). You will learn exactly what a mill rate is, how to calculate your taxes, the statewide average, the lowest and highest rates in the state, and complete mill rate tables for all eight counties including every major town.
Whether you are a first-time buyer in Torrington, a family moving to West Hartford, or a seller in Fairfield County, understanding mill rates is essential for making smart real estate decisions in 2026.
What Are Mill Rates in Connecticut?
A “mill” is a unit of taxation equal to one dollar of tax per $1,000 of assessed property value.
In Connecticut:
- Assessed value is typically 70% of the market (fair market) value of your home.
- The mill rate is set by each town’s Board of Finance or Town Council and approved annually.
Simple formula to calculate your annual property tax:
Annual Tax = (Market Value × 0.70 ÷ 1,000) × Mill Rate
Example:
- Home market value: $400,000
- Assessed value: $400,000 × 0.70 = $280,000
- Mill rate: 28.22 (state average)
- Annual tax = ($280,000 ÷ 1,000) × 28.22 = $7,901.60 per year (about $658/month)
This is why two identical $400,000 homes in different towns can have tax bills that differ by $5,000–$15,000 annually.
2026 Statewide Mill Rate Overview
- State average mill rate: 28.22 mills
- Lowest mill rate: Washington (Litchfield County) at 10.85 mills
- Highest mill rate: Hartford (city) at 68.95 mills
- Trend for 2026: Most towns saw only minor increases or held steady, but urban centers and some suburban towns continue to have significantly higher rates to fund schools and services.
Property taxes remain one of the biggest factors affecting housing affordability in Connecticut in 2026. Buyers who focus only on list price often end up surprised by their monthly costs.
How Mill Rates Affect Home Affordability in 2026
A high mill rate can turn a “good deal” into an expensive one. For example:
- A $500,000 home in a 20-mill town costs ~$7,000/year in taxes.
- The same home in a 40-mill town costs ~$14,000/year in taxes.
This difference is the equivalent of an extra car payment every month. Smart buyers in 2026 are now comparing total cost of ownership (mortgage + taxes + insurance + utilities) before making offers.
Complete 2026 Mill Rate Tables by County
Below are the most current official FY 2025-2026 mill rates for every county.
Lowest 5:
- Washington – 10.85 mills
- Greenwich – 12.04 mills
- Darien – 16.00 mills
- New Canaan – 16.69 mills
- Canterbury – 16.76 mills
Highest 5:
- Hartford – 68.95 mills
- New Britain – ~49 mills
- Waterbury – 44.98 mills
- West Hartford – 44.78 mills
- Bridgeport – 43.45 mills
How Mill Rates Affect Your Buying Decision in 2026
Buyers in 2026 are smarter than ever. They now ask two questions:
- What is the list price?
- What will my total monthly payment be after taxes?
A $450,000 home in Washington could cost $300–$400 less per month in taxes than the same home in Hartford or Waterbury.
This is why Litchfield County continues to attract buyers from Fairfield and New Haven counties — lower taxes + lower home prices = more house for your money.
Renting vs Buying – The Tax Factor
High mill rates make owning more expensive in the short term, but building equity still wins long-term in most Connecticut towns. When comparing rent vs buy, always add the full property tax amount to your ownership column.
Final Thoughts and Next Steps
Connecticut mill rates in 2026 remain a critical — and often overlooked — factor in real estate decisions. The difference between a 20-mill town and a 40-mill town can easily exceed $8,000 per year.
Whether you are looking for the lowest taxes (Washington, Greenwich, Darien), the best overall value (Litchfield County / Torrington area), or the top schools and amenities (West Hartford, Glastonbury, Avon), understanding these numbers gives you a massive advantage.
I’m Steve Schappert, your Northwest Connecticut and Litchfield County real estate expert. I help buyers and sellers navigate these exact numbers every day.
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