Mill rate
24.99
$1 per $1,000 assessed
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Danbury property tax
FY2026 mill rate 24.99. Real property is assessed at 70% of fair market value. Statewide rank: 61 of 169 (lowest mill rate is 1).
Effective rate
1.75%
Tax ÷ market value
Tax on $1.6M
$27,988.80
$2,332.40 / month
MV mill rate
24.99
Secondary; cap 32.46
Buying in Danbury? A lender PITI estimate should include about $2,332.40/mo of property tax.
Example taxes in Danbury
| Market value | Assessed (70%) | Annual tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000.00 | $350,000.00 | $8,746.50 | $728.88 |
| $1,000,000.00 | $700,000.00 | $17,493.00 | $1,457.75 |
| $1,600,000.00 | $1,120,000.00 | $27,988.80 | $2,332.40 |
| $2,500,000.00 | $1,750,000.00 | $43,732.50 | $3,644.38 |
Compared with nearby towns
Same $1,600,000 house in Danbury, Bethel and Brookfield. Open the live calculator to change the price.
| On $1.6M | Danbury | Bethel | Brookfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill rate | 24.99 | 30.41 | 28.93 |
| Annual tax | $27,988.80 | $34,059.20 | $32,401.60 |
| Monthly | $2,332.40 | $2,838.27 | $2,700.13 |
| Vs. lowest | Lowest | +$6,070.40 / yr | +$4,412.80 / yr |
Formula
annual tax = (fair market value × 0.70 × 24.99) ÷ 1,000
For a $1,000,000 home in Danbury that is $17,493.00 per year before exemptions and special districts.
Confirm with the Danbury 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.