Mill rate
39.4
$1 per $1,000 assessed
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New Haven County · 23 of 27 in the county
New Haven property tax
FY2026 mill rate 39.4 (motor vehicle 32.46, capped at 32.46). Real property is assessed at 70% of fair market value. Statewide rank: 155 of 169 (lowest mill rate is 1).
Effective rate
2.76%
Tax ÷ market value
Tax on $1.6M
$44,128.00
$3,677.33 / month
MV mill rate
32.46
Secondary; cap 32.46
Buying in New Haven? A lender PITI estimate should include about $3,677.33/mo of property tax.
Example taxes in New Haven
| Market value | Assessed (70%) | Annual tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000.00 | $350,000.00 | $13,790.00 | $1,149.17 |
| $1,000,000.00 | $700,000.00 | $27,580.00 | $2,298.33 |
| $1,600,000.00 | $1,120,000.00 | $44,128.00 | $3,677.33 |
| $2,500,000.00 | $1,750,000.00 | $68,950.00 | $5,745.83 |
Compared with nearby towns
Same $1,600,000 house in New Haven, Hamden and East Haven. Open the live calculator to change the price.
| On $1.6M | New Haven | Hamden | East Haven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill rate | 39.4 | 51.88 | 33.44 |
| Annual tax | $44,128.00 | $58,105.60 | $37,452.80 |
| Monthly | $3,677.33 | $4,842.13 | $3,121.07 |
| Vs. lowest | +$6,675.20 / yr | +$20,652.80 / yr | Lowest |
Formula
annual tax = (fair market value × 0.70 × 39.4) ÷ 1,000
For a $1,000,000 home in New Haven that is $27,580.00 per year before exemptions and special districts.
Confirm with the New 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.