Mill rate
44.78
$1 per $1,000 assessed
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West Hartford property tax
FY2026 mill rate 44.78 (motor vehicle 32.46, capped at 32.46). Real property is assessed at 70% of fair market value. Statewide rank: 165 of 169 (lowest mill rate is 1).
Effective rate
3.13%
Tax ÷ market value
Tax on $1.6M
$50,153.60
$4,179.47 / month
MV mill rate
32.46
Secondary; cap 32.46
Buying in West Hartford? A lender PITI estimate should include about $4,179.47/mo of property tax.
Example taxes in West Hartford
| Market value | Assessed (70%) | Annual tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000.00 | $350,000.00 | $15,673.00 | $1,306.08 |
| $1,000,000.00 | $700,000.00 | $31,346.00 | $2,612.17 |
| $1,600,000.00 | $1,120,000.00 | $50,153.60 | $4,179.47 |
| $2,500,000.00 | $1,750,000.00 | $78,365.00 | $6,530.42 |
Compared with nearby towns
Same $1,600,000 house in West Hartford, Hartford and Farmington. Open the live calculator to change the price.
| On $1.6M | West Hartford | Hartford | Farmington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill rate | 44.78 | 68.95 | 26.62 |
| Annual tax | $50,153.60 | $77,224.00 | $29,814.40 |
| Monthly | $4,179.47 | $6,435.33 | $2,484.53 |
| Vs. lowest | +$20,339.20 / yr | +$47,409.60 / yr | Lowest |
Formula
annual tax = (fair market value × 0.70 × 44.78) ÷ 1,000
For a $1,000,000 home in West Hartford that is $31,346.00 per year before exemptions and special districts.
Confirm with the West Hartford 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.