06040 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 06040 (Manchester, Connecticut) pay a median of $5,990/year in property taxes on homes valued at $238,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.51%, which is 40% above the Connecticut state average of 1.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 06040 is approximately $499, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hartford County. This is $453 less than the Connecticut average of $6,443/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Connecticut, 06040 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 06610 (2.52%) and 06060 (2.49%).

In Manchester, property taxes represent approximately 7.1% of the median household income of $84,741, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Connecticut has no statewide property tax cap; Hartford County reassesses properties at market value, typically every 5 years or upon sale, so your tax bill may increase substantially when you purchase. Contact the Hartford County Assessor's office to inquire about the Homestead Exemption (available in some municipalities within the county) and determine your municipality's application deadline. File any exemption application immediately after closing, as deadlines vary by town and missed filings can result in loss of benefits for that tax year.