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Property tax in Connecticut: rates, averages, and deductions

State averages from Census ACS, deduction data from IRS SOI, and county rankings below.

Avg property tax
$6,350
annual, median
Avg home value
$335,222
Avg mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI
% claiming mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI

Highest property tax counties

  1. 1.Western Connecticut Planning Region$9,070
  2. 2.Greater Bridgeport Planning Region$8,310
  3. 3.South Central Connecticut Planning Region$6,541
  4. 4.Capitol Planning Region$6,303
  5. 5.Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region$6,253
  6. 6.Naugatuck Valley Planning Region$5,820
  7. 7.Northwest Hills Planning Region$5,611
  8. 8.Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region$4,999
  9. 9.Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region$4,246

Lowest property tax counties

  1. 1.Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region$4,246
  2. 2.Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region$4,999
  3. 3.Northwest Hills Planning Region$5,611
  4. 4.Naugatuck Valley Planning Region$5,820
  5. 5.Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region$6,253
  6. 6.Capitol Planning Region$6,303
  7. 7.South Central Connecticut Planning Region$6,541
  8. 8.Greater Bridgeport Planning Region$8,310
  9. 9.Western Connecticut Planning Region$9,070

Frequently asked questions

What is the average property tax in Connecticut?

Census ACS median property tax in Connecticut is around $6,350 per year. Effective rate varies by county.

Can I deduct property taxes on my federal return?

The SALT deduction (state and local taxes, including property tax) is capped under current federal law. IRS SOI shows the average Connecticut filer who claimed the property tax deduction took not yet imported.

Can I appeal my property tax assessment?

Yes in every state, though the process varies. Start with your county assessor's website for timelines and grounds for appeal. A successful appeal reduces your assessed value and the tax bill that flows from it.

Data sources

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