Mill rate
21.4
$1 per $1,000 assessed
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New Haven County · 2 of 27 in the county
Branford property tax
FY2026 mill rate 21.4. Real property is assessed at 70% of fair market value. Statewide rank: 33 of 169 (lowest mill rate is 1).
Effective rate
1.50%
Tax ÷ market value
Tax on $1.6M
$23,968.00
$1,997.33 / month
MV mill rate
21.4
Secondary; cap 32.46
Buying in Branford? A lender PITI estimate should include about $1,997.33/mo of property tax.
Example taxes in Branford
| Market value | Assessed (70%) | Annual tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000.00 | $350,000.00 | $7,490.00 | $624.17 |
| $1,000,000.00 | $700,000.00 | $14,980.00 | $1,248.33 |
| $1,600,000.00 | $1,120,000.00 | $23,968.00 | $1,997.33 |
| $2,500,000.00 | $1,750,000.00 | $37,450.00 | $3,120.83 |
Compared with nearby towns
Same $1,600,000 house in Branford, Guilford and East Haven. Open the live calculator to change the price.
| On $1.6M | Branford | Guilford | East Haven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill rate | 21.4 | 27.65 | 33.44 |
| Annual tax | $23,968.00 | $30,968.00 | $37,452.80 |
| Monthly | $1,997.33 | $2,580.67 | $3,121.07 |
| Vs. lowest | Lowest | +$7,000.00 / yr | +$13,484.80 / yr |
Formula
annual tax = (fair market value × 0.70 × 21.4) ÷ 1,000
For a $1,000,000 home in Branford that is $14,980.00 per year before exemptions and special districts.
Confirm with the Branford 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.