Greater Bridgeport Planning Region property tax
Homeowners in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut typically pay about 2.02% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $8,670 on a median home value of $428,800.
Typical effective rate
2.02%
higher than 3% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$8,670
per year
Median home value
$428,800
In CT
#1
of 9 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 2.02% — 116% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 12% higher than the Connecticut median of 1.81%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $8,915 for mortgaged homes, $8,161 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 1st highest effective rate of 9 ranked Connecticut counties; nationally it sits around the 97th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Apply this county's typical effective rate (2.02%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is 2.02% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($8,670) divided by the median home value ($428,800) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
The median owner-occupied home in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is valued at $428,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $8,670 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $8,915, versus $8,161 for homes without one.
How does Greater Bridgeport Planning Region compare to the rest of Connecticut?
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's effective rate is 12% higher than the Connecticut median, ranking 1st of 9 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Connecticut counties
Counties ranked closest to Greater Bridgeport Planning Region by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Connecticut counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Capitol Planning Region | 1.99% | $6,454 |
| 3 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 1.91% | $6,759 |
| 4 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 1.88% | $5,983 |
| 5 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 1.67% | $6,357 |
| 6 | Northwest Hills Planning Region | 1.67% | $5,593 |
| 7 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 1.62% | $5,228 |
Official data & resources for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
- Greater Bridgeport Planning Region Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.