What is the property tax rate in Bridgeport, CT?

Bridgeport has an estimated effective property tax rate of 2.57%. On a median home valued at $252,400, homeowners pay approximately $6,482 per year in property taxes.

How does Bridgeport compare to Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?

Bridgeport's effective rate of 2.57% is 27% higher than the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region average of 2.02%. The county-wide median annual tax is $8,670, while Bridgeport homeowners pay an estimated $6,482.

How much are property taxes in Bridgeport on a $300,000 home?

Based on Bridgeport's effective rate of 2.57%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $7,710 per year, or about $643 per month.

Bridgeport Property Tax Rate

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

2.57%effective rate

Bridgeport is located in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. Homeowners in Bridgeport pay a median of $6,482 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $252,400, resulting in an effective tax rate of 2.57%. This is 27% higher than the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region average of 2.02%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

2.57%

vs 2.02% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$6,482

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$252,400

2024 estimate

Population📍

148,012

Bridgeport, CT

How Bridgeport Compares

Bridgeport

2.57%

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Average

2.02%

Connecticut Average

1.81%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Bridgeport

Property taxes in Bridgeport are collected by Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. Tax exemptions available to Greater Bridgeport Planning Region residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Bridgeport. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$7,710

$643/month · Rate: 2.57%

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.