Capitol Planning Region Property Taxes
Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
1.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$533/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.14%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$298,200
State avg ▼ $353,956
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$6,436
$536/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$6,303
$525/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#8
of 9 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
Capitol taxes rank high nationally
At 2.143%, Capitol's effective tax rate significantly exceeds the national median of 1.6%, placing it in the top 25% of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median property tax here reaches $6,390—more than double the national median of $2,690—reflecting both higher home values and steeper rates.
Middle-ranked within Connecticut
Capitol's 2.143% rate runs 15% higher than Connecticut's state average of 1.855%, ranking it among the more expensive regions. The median tax of $6,390 slightly undercuts the state average of $6,465, revealing how regional rate differences offset similar home values.
Higher than most nearby regions
Capitol's 2.143% rate exceeds the Lower Connecticut River Valley (1.762%) and Northeastern Connecticut (1.543%), though it trails Greater Bridgeport (2.154%). Homeowners here pay roughly $1,000 more annually than those in Northeastern Connecticut on comparable-value homes.
Median home, median tax
A home valued at $298,200 in Capitol carries an estimated annual tax of $6,390. Mortgage-paying homeowners face slightly higher bills at $6,436 due to collection mechanisms, while those who own outright pay $6,303.
You might be overassessed
Connecticut homeowners frequently discover their properties are assessed above market value. Appealing your assessment could reduce your annual tax burden—a worthwhile step if your home's true value has declined or been inflated during valuation.
How Capitol Planning Region Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Capitol Planning Region
2.14%
Effective rate
Connecticut Avg
1.83%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
Frequently Asked Questions
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Connecticut
Western Connecticut Planning Region
1.47%
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
1.54%
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
1.75%
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
1.76%
Northwest Hills Planning Region
1.80%
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
2.03%
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
2.04%
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
2.15%
Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.