Buying a home in Connecticut
Property taxes, transfer taxes, home values and first-time buyer help in Connecticut.
For home buyers in Connecticut: the taxes and typical costs of buying, with official sources.
At Connecticut's effective rate of 1.81%, a typical $447,319 home would owe about $8,096/year ($675/month) in property taxes. Actual bills depend on your county, city and exemptions. Run your numbers.
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority
Your state housing finance agency offers down payment assistance and low-rate mortgages for eligible buyers. Visit Connecticut Housing Finance Authority →
Next steps
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year (B25103, B25077); Zillow Home Value Index; TallyClose closing-cost dataset (CC BY 4.0), which cites each state statute; NCSHA HFA directory. Last updated 2026-11-01.
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Connecticut?
The effective property tax rate in Connecticut is 1.81%: the median tax of $6,643 divided by the median home value of $366,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024).
What is a typical home value in Connecticut?
$447,319 in September 2026, according to the Zillow Home Value Index.
Who offers first-time homebuyer help in Connecticut?
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, the state housing finance agency, offers down payment assistance and lower-rate loans for eligible buyers.
Updated . Official sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow Research ZHVI.
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