Mill rate
27.17
$1 per $1,000 assessed
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Fairfield County · 11 of 23 in the county
Stamford property tax
FY2026 mill rate 27.17 (motor vehicle 23.27, capped at 32.46). Real property is assessed at 70% of fair market value. Statewide rank: 73 of 169 (lowest mill rate is 1).
Effective rate
1.90%
Tax ÷ market value
Tax on $1.6M
$30,430.40
$2,535.87 / month
MV mill rate
23.27
Secondary; cap 32.46
Buying in Stamford? A lender PITI estimate should include about $2,535.87/mo of property tax.
Example taxes in Stamford
| Market value | Assessed (70%) | Annual tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000.00 | $350,000.00 | $9,509.50 | $792.46 |
| $1,000,000.00 | $700,000.00 | $19,019.00 | $1,584.92 |
| $1,600,000.00 | $1,120,000.00 | $30,430.40 | $2,535.87 |
| $2,500,000.00 | $1,750,000.00 | $47,547.50 | $3,962.29 |
Compared with nearby towns
Same $1,600,000 house in Stamford, Greenwich and Darien. Open the live calculator to change the price.
Head-to-head at $1.6M: Stamford vs Greenwich
Formula
annual tax = (fair market value × 0.70 × 27.17) ÷ 1,000
For a $1,000,000 home in Stamford that is $19,019.00 per year before exemptions and special districts.
Confirm with the Stamford 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.