06712 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 06712 (Prospect, Connecticut) pay a median of $6,556/year in property taxes on homes valued at $350,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.87%, which is 5% above the Connecticut state average of 1.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 06712 is approximately $546, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within New Haven County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Connecticut, 06712 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 06024 (1.87%) and 06019 (1.87%).

In Prospect, property taxes represent approximately 5.2% of the median household income of $125,556, 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.