What is the property tax rate in Waterbury, CT?

Waterbury has an estimated effective property tax rate of 2.90%. On a median home valued at $185,400, homeowners pay approximately $5,380 per year in property taxes.

How does Waterbury compare to Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?

Waterbury's effective rate of 2.90% is 54% higher than the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region average of 1.88%. The county-wide median annual tax is $5,983, while Waterbury homeowners pay an estimated $5,380.

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

Based on Waterbury's effective rate of 2.90%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $8,700 per year, or about $725 per month.

Waterbury Property Tax Rate

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

2.90%effective rate

Waterbury is located in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Homeowners in Waterbury pay a median of $5,380 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $185,400, resulting in an effective tax rate of 2.90%. This is 54% higher than the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region average of 1.88%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

2.90%

vs 1.88% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$5,380

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$185,400

2024 estimate

Population📍

114,356

Waterbury, CT

How Waterbury Compares

Waterbury

2.90%

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Average

1.88%

Connecticut Average

1.81%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Compare property tax rates for 4 cities in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Waterbury	114,356	$5,380	2.90%
Naugatuck	31,634	$6,221	2.57%
Bristol	61,129	$5,385	2.13%
Shelton	41,402	$5,332	1.22%

About Property Taxes in Waterbury

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$8,700

$725/month · Rate: 2.90%

Naugatuck Valley 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.