Mill rate
30.41
$1 per $1,000 assessed
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Fairfield County · 18 of 23 in the county
Bethel property tax
FY2026 mill rate 30.41. Real property is assessed at 70% of fair market value. Statewide rank: 109 of 169 (lowest mill rate is 1).
Effective rate
2.13%
Tax ÷ market value
Tax on $1.6M
$34,059.20
$2,838.27 / month
MV mill rate
30.41
Secondary; cap 32.46
Buying in Bethel? A lender PITI estimate should include about $2,838.27/mo of property tax.
Example taxes in Bethel
| Market value | Assessed (70%) | Annual tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000.00 | $350,000.00 | $10,643.50 | $886.96 |
| $1,000,000.00 | $700,000.00 | $21,287.00 | $1,773.92 |
| $1,600,000.00 | $1,120,000.00 | $34,059.20 | $2,838.27 |
| $2,500,000.00 | $1,750,000.00 | $53,217.50 | $4,434.79 |
Compared with nearby towns
Same $1,600,000 house in Bethel, Danbury and Redding. Open the live calculator to change the price.
Formula
annual tax = (fair market value × 0.70 × 30.41) ÷ 1,000
For a $1,000,000 home in Bethel that is $21,287.00 per year before exemptions and special districts.
Confirm with the Bethel assessor.
Fire districts and other special taxing districts can add mills on top of this municipal rate. Exemptions are not applied here. Think the assessment is too high? See how to appeal a CT property assessment.