Connecticut— Property Tax & Closing Costs
2024 Census dataEffective tax rate
1.88%
of assessed value annually
Median home value
$317,700
2024 ACS survey
Median taxes paid
$5,983/yr
2024 data
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region's 1.88% effective property tax rate ranks 119th highest among the 3,134 US counties tracked, placing it in the top 5% highest nationally. Within Connecticut's 9 counties, it's the 4th highest. On the county's median home value of $317,700, the typical homeowner pays $5,983 annually in property tax — $4,354 more than the national median of $1,629. At closing, Connecticut's 1.00% combined real estate transfer tax adds roughly $3,177 on a median-priced home, typically paid by the seller. FEMA data shows 23.8% of the county's land area sits within a Special Flood Hazard Area — a high exposure level that may trigger mandatory flood insurance on mortgaged properties.
Calculate your true cost
Enter any purchase price to see the full cost breakdown for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
County median: $317,700
Leave at $0 if the property has no homeowners association.
LTV: 80.00%
At closing
Monthly ongoing
Year one
High flood risk. Flood insurance likely required by your lender. Verify the flood zone at msc.fema.gov.
All figures are estimates for planning purposes only. Mortgage payment assumes a 30-year fixed rate of 6.8% — your lender will confirm the actual rate. Closing costs vary by lender and transaction. Consult a licensed real estate attorney and lender before making any financial decisions.
Connecticut property tax exemptions
Ways buyers in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region may reduce their annual property tax. These programs apply statewide; verify county specifics with your local assessor.
Homeowners' Elderly/Disabled Circuit Breaker
State-reimbursed credit up to $1,250 (married) or $1,000 (single) for homeowners 65+ or totally disabled. 2026 income limit: $46,300 single / $56,500 married.
View official source →Disabled Veterans Full Exemption
Effective with the 2024 assessment year, municipalities must fully exempt the primary dwelling of any veteran with a permanent and total 100% service-connected VA disability rating.
View official source →Totally Disabled Homeowner Exemption
$1,000 assessment exemption for residents permanently and totally disabled under Social Security rules; stackable with the circuit breaker credit.
View official source →Last verified 2026-04. Exemption amounts and eligibility change frequently — always confirm with your county assessor before claiming.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about buying a home in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
The effective property tax rate in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region is 1.88% — calculated as the median annual property tax paid ($5,983) divided by the median home value ($317,700), using 2024 US Census ACS 5-year estimates. Your actual bill depends on your purchase price, homestead or senior exemptions, and any special assessments applied in your taxing district.
Connecticut's combined real estate transfer tax is approximately 1.00% of the purchase price. On the median Naugatuck Valley Planning Region home value of $317,700, this adds roughly $3,177 at closing. State tax (seller) is graduated: 0.75% on first $800k, 1.25% on portion above $800k, 2.25% on portion above $2.5M. Municipal tax of 0.25% applies in virtually all 169 CT towns (up to 0.5% in 18 designated 'targeted investment' municipalities). seller_rate 0.01 reflects base 0.75% state + 0.25% municipal for median-priced homes under $800k. First-time buyer reduction: 0.5% state rate on homes ≤$300k.
Partially. 23.8% of Naugatuck Valley Planning Region's land area lies within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. Whether flood insurance is required depends on your specific property — check msc.fema.gov before making an offer.
Closing costs for a buyer in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region typically run $6,354–$15,885 (2–5% of purchase price) on a median-priced home, including title insurance ($800–$2,000), appraisal ($400–$700), home inspection ($350–$600), recording fees ($100–$300), and loan origination (0.5–1.0% of the loan amount). Use the calculator above for a specific estimate at your purchase price.
Data sources for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Every figure on this page is traceable. Verify the numbers yourself against the original public data.
Source for the 1.88% effective property tax rate, median home value, and median taxes paid (ACS 5-year, 2024 vintage).
Source for county-level flood zone exposure, wildfire risk, and other natural hazard ratings. Updated quarterly by FEMA.
Look up a specific property's flood zone and insurance rate map before making an offer on a home in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
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