What is the property tax rate in Danbury, CT?

Danbury has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.54%. On a median home valued at $381,600, homeowners pay approximately $5,863 per year in property taxes.

How does Danbury compare to Western Connecticut Planning Region?

Danbury's effective rate of 1.54% is 8% higher than the Western Connecticut Planning Region average of 1.42%. The county-wide median annual tax is $9,295, while Danbury homeowners pay an estimated $5,863.

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

Based on Danbury's effective rate of 1.54%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $4,620 per year, or about $385 per month.

Danbury Property Tax Rate

Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

1.54%effective rate

Danbury is located in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Homeowners in Danbury pay a median of $5,863 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $381,600, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.54%. This is 8% higher than the Western Connecticut Planning Region average of 1.42%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.54%

vs 1.42% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$5,863

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$381,600

2024 estimate

Population📍

86,086

Danbury, CT

How Danbury Compares

Danbury

1.54%

Western Connecticut Planning Region Average

1.42%

Connecticut Average

1.81%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Western Connecticut Planning Region

Compare property tax rates for 3 cities in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Danbury	86,086	$5,863	1.54%
Stamford	135,806	$9,273	1.51%
Norwalk	91,375	$7,675	1.43%

About Property Taxes in Danbury

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,620

$385/month · Rate: 1.54%

Western Connecticut 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.