Mill rate
25.57
$1 per $1,000 assessed
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New Haven County · 6 of 27 in the county
Prospect property tax
FY2026 mill rate 25.57. Real property is assessed at 70% of fair market value. Statewide rank: 64 of 169 (lowest mill rate is 1).
Effective rate
1.79%
Tax ÷ market value
Tax on $1.6M
$28,638.40
$2,386.53 / month
MV mill rate
25.57
Secondary; cap 32.46
Buying in Prospect? A lender PITI estimate should include about $2,386.53/mo of property tax.
Example taxes in Prospect
| Market value | Assessed (70%) | Annual tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000.00 | $350,000.00 | $8,949.50 | $745.79 |
| $1,000,000.00 | $700,000.00 | $17,899.00 | $1,491.58 |
| $1,600,000.00 | $1,120,000.00 | $28,638.40 | $2,386.53 |
| $2,500,000.00 | $1,750,000.00 | $44,747.50 | $3,728.96 |
Compared with nearby towns
Same $1,600,000 house in Prospect, Cheshire and Waterbury. Open the live calculator to change the price.
Formula
annual tax = (fair market value × 0.70 × 25.57) ÷ 1,000
For a $1,000,000 home in Prospect that is $17,899.00 per year before exemptions and special districts.
Confirm with the Prospect 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.