Mill rate
33.44
$1 per $1,000 assessed
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New Haven County · 20 of 27 in the county
East Haven property tax
FY2026 mill rate 33.44 (motor vehicle 32.46, capped at 32.46). Real property is assessed at 70% of fair market value. Statewide rank: 130 of 169 (lowest mill rate is 1).
Effective rate
2.34%
Tax ÷ market value
Tax on $1.6M
$37,452.80
$3,121.07 / month
MV mill rate
32.46
Secondary; cap 32.46
Buying in East Haven? A lender PITI estimate should include about $3,121.07/mo of property tax.
Example taxes in East Haven
| Market value | Assessed (70%) | Annual tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000.00 | $350,000.00 | $11,704.00 | $975.33 |
| $1,000,000.00 | $700,000.00 | $23,408.00 | $1,950.67 |
| $1,600,000.00 | $1,120,000.00 | $37,452.80 | $3,121.07 |
| $2,500,000.00 | $1,750,000.00 | $58,520.00 | $4,876.67 |
Compared with nearby towns
Same $1,600,000 house in East Haven, New Haven and Branford. Open the live calculator to change the price.
Formula
annual tax = (fair market value × 0.70 × 33.44) ÷ 1,000
For a $1,000,000 home in East Haven that is $23,408.00 per year before exemptions and special districts.
Confirm with the East Haven 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.