Mill rate
28.67
$1 per $1,000 assessed
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Fairfield County · 14 of 23 in the county
Monroe property tax
FY2026 mill rate 28.67. Real property is assessed at 70% of fair market value. Statewide rank: 88 of 169 (lowest mill rate is 1).
Effective rate
2.01%
Tax ÷ market value
Tax on $1.6M
$32,110.40
$2,675.87 / month
MV mill rate
28.67
Secondary; cap 32.46
Buying in Monroe? A lender PITI estimate should include about $2,675.87/mo of property tax.
Example taxes in Monroe
| Market value | Assessed (70%) | Annual tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000.00 | $350,000.00 | $10,034.50 | $836.21 |
| $1,000,000.00 | $700,000.00 | $20,069.00 | $1,672.42 |
| $1,600,000.00 | $1,120,000.00 | $32,110.40 | $2,675.87 |
| $2,500,000.00 | $1,750,000.00 | $50,172.50 | $4,181.04 |
Compared with nearby towns
Same $1,600,000 house in Monroe, Trumbull and Newtown. Open the live calculator to change the price.
Formula
annual tax = (fair market value × 0.70 × 28.67) ÷ 1,000
For a $1,000,000 home in Monroe that is $20,069.00 per year before exemptions and special districts.
Confirm with the Monroe 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.