Mill rate
51.88
$1 per $1,000 assessed
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New Haven County · 27 of 27 in the county
Hamden property tax
FY2026 mill rate 51.88 (motor vehicle 32.46, capped at 32.46). Real property is assessed at 70% of fair market value. Statewide rank: 168 of 169 (lowest mill rate is 1).
Effective rate
3.63%
Tax ÷ market value
Tax on $1.6M
$58,105.60
$4,842.13 / month
MV mill rate
32.46
Secondary; cap 32.46
Buying in Hamden? A lender PITI estimate should include about $4,842.13/mo of property tax.
Example taxes in Hamden
| Market value | Assessed (70%) | Annual tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000.00 | $350,000.00 | $18,158.00 | $1,513.17 |
| $1,000,000.00 | $700,000.00 | $36,316.00 | $3,026.33 |
| $1,600,000.00 | $1,120,000.00 | $58,105.60 | $4,842.13 |
| $2,500,000.00 | $1,750,000.00 | $90,790.00 | $7,565.83 |
Compared with nearby towns
Same $1,600,000 house in Hamden, New Haven and Cheshire. Open the live calculator to change the price.
Formula
annual tax = (fair market value × 0.70 × 51.88) ÷ 1,000
For a $1,000,000 home in Hamden that is $36,316.00 per year before exemptions and special districts.
Confirm with the Hamden 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.