06237 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 06237 (Columbia, Connecticut) pay a median of $4,880/year in property taxes on homes valued at $321,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.52%, which is 15% below the Connecticut state average of 1.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 06237 is approximately $407, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Tolland County. This is $1,563 less than the Connecticut average of $6,443/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Connecticut, 06237 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 06825 (1.52%) and 06412 (1.51%).

In Columbia, property taxes represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $122,500, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Connecticut has no statewide property tax cap; Tolland County reassesses properties at current market value, typically on a 5-year cycle or when ownership changes, which can sharply increase your annual bill. Apply for the Homestead Exemption through your Tolland municipality's assessor office immediately after closing—exemption amounts and deadlines vary by town. Ask the assessor whether your property falls in an upcoming revaluation year, as you may have the right to file an appeal within 45 days of receiving a revised assessment.