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How do I pay my property taxes?

Town Tax Collector (TOWN level - Connecticut has NO county government; all property taxes are administered by the 169 Connecticut towns and cities)
Step by Step

How to do it

  1. Locate your tax bill: Connecticut property tax bills are mailed by the Town Tax Collector (billing schedule varies by town - some bill annually, some semi-annually, some quarterly)
  2. Review your bill for the correct amount, parcel ID, and due dates
  3. Choose your payment method: in person at the Town Tax Collector's office, by mail, or online through your town's payment portal
  4. Pay by the due dates - most Connecticut towns bill twice per year (July 1 and January 1 installments); due dates and grace periods vary by town
  5. Most towns allow a grace period (typically to August 1 for July bills and February 1 for January bills) before interest begins accruing
  6. Retain receipt as proof of payment
Details

What you need to know

Required Docs
  • Property tax bill or parcel ID number
  • Payment (cash, check, money order, or card - varies by town; many towns now accept online payments; card convenience fees common)
Online Option
Most Connecticut towns offer online payment through their town website or through a payment processor; search "[Town Name] CT tax collector online payment"
Where to Go
Town Tax Collector's office (address in your v2 town data); town website for online payment
Connecticut Notes

Important state-specific details

  • Connecticut assesses property at 70% of fair market value (assessed value = 70% of appraised value) - this is mandated statewide.
  • Mill rate: each town sets its own mill rate annually (mill rate × assessed value / 1,000 = annual tax). Rates range from under 10 mills (Greenwich) to over 70 mills (Hartford, Bridgeport) - among the widest ranges of any state.
  • Connecticut revalues properties every five years per state mandate; revaluation year depends on the town's schedule.
  • Motor vehicle taxes in Connecticut: separately billed; no grace period; due July 1 annually; vehicles registered in the town of residence.
  • Homeowner's Circuit Breaker Credit: Connecticut offers a state income tax credit for homeowners paying more than a certain percentage of income in property taxes - file with CT income tax return.
  • Senior/Disabled Relief: many Connecticut towns offer local tax relief programs for seniors and disabled residents - contact your Town Assessor for local programs; state PILOT program also provides relief.
Official Source

State office contact

State Office
Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (property tax guidance) - portal.ct.gov/opm; Town Tax Collector (varies by town)