Homeowners in Connecticut pay some of the highest property taxes in the country. The average effective property tax rate is around 1.83%, which ranks as the eight highest tax rate among all the states. The property taxes are also entirely administered by cities and towns. Homeowners deal directly with local officials, but the state is responsible for some oversight functions. The table below displays the average effective property tax rates for each of Connecticut’s 8 counties.
CT Property Tax Rates:
| County | Avg. Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Fairfield | 1.57% |
| Hartford | 1.98% |
| Litchfield | 1.69% |
| Middlesex | 1.71% |
| New Haven | 2.01% |
| New London | 1.56% |
| Tolland | 1.85% |
| Windham | 1.61% |
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