06492 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 06492 (Wallingford, Connecticut) pay a median of $5,939/year in property taxes on homes valued at $328,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.81%, which is near the Connecticut state average of 1.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 06492 is approximately $495, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within New Haven County. This is $504 less than the Connecticut average of $6,443/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Connecticut, 06492 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 06415 (1.81%) and 06350 (1.80%).

In Wallingford, property taxes represent approximately 5.8% of the median household income of $101,757, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Connecticut has no statewide property tax cap; New Haven County reassesses at market value during regular revaluation cycles (typically every 5 years) and at sale, so your tax bill will reflect your purchase price. File for the Homestead Exemption in your municipality within 30 days of closing; contact the New Haven County Assessor or your town assessor's office for the application. Request a Certificate of Assessment from the assessor to verify your home's assessed value and confirm the deadline for filing an appeal if you believe the assessment is incorrect.