Property Tax in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
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Southeastern Connecticut taxes stay moderate
At 1.751%, Southeastern Connecticut's effective tax rate sits just above the national median of 1.6%, placing it near the middle of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $5,146 nearly doubles the national median of $2,690, but remains the second-lowest in Connecticut.
Below-average within Connecticut
Southeastern's 1.751% rate falls 6% below Connecticut's state average of 1.855%, making it one of the most affordable regions in the state. The median tax of $5,146 substantially undercuts the state average of $6,465 by $1,319—the second-lowest in Connecticut.
Most affordable in the southeast
Southeastern's 1.751% rate beats South Central (2.034%) and Capitol (2.143%), though it trails Northeastern Connecticut (1.543%) slightly. Homeowners here pay roughly $1,200 less annually than those in South Central on comparable properties.
Moderate rates on moderate homes
A median home valued at $293,900 carries an estimated annual tax of just $5,146 in Southeastern Connecticut. Mortgage holders pay $5,201, while those without mortgages pay $5,061—positioning the region as one of Connecticut's most tax-friendly areas.
Appeal if numbers seem high
Even Southeastern Connecticut's affordable taxes can harbor assessment errors that inflate bills. A simple appeal review costs nothing and may recover hundreds of dollars annually if your assessed value doesn't match current market reality.