06235 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 06235 (Chaplin, Connecticut) pay a median of $4,470/year in property taxes on homes valued at $243,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.84%, which is near the Connecticut state average of 1.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 06235 is approximately $373, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Windham County. This is $1,973 less than the Connecticut average of $6,443/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Connecticut, 06235 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 06470 (1.84%) and 06525 (1.83%).

In Chaplin, property taxes represent approximately 4.6% of the median household income of $96,944, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Connecticut has no statewide property tax cap; Windham County reassesses properties at fair market value, and your tax bill will reflect the current market price of your home. File for the Homestead Exemption with your town assessor within 30 days of purchase; Windham municipalities offer this exemption, which reduces your assessed value. Request the property's prior assessment history and revaluation schedule from the Windham County Assessor's office to anticipate future tax changes.