New Haven County
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New Haven County, Connecticut
165 Church Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06510
Tel: 203-946-8339
Fax: 203-946-7122
County Website: New Haven county
Assessor Website: New Haven county assessor
New Haven County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- You may leave your questions by calling, 203-946-8063 , or emailing NHBAA@newhavenct.gov
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in New Haven county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the New Haven county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the New Haven county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. New Haven county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your New Haven county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your New Haven county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your New Haven county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact New Haven county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your New Haven county Connecticut tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About New Haven County
Homes in New Haven county have a median home value of $252,277.
New Haven county home values are ranked 5 out of 8 counties in the state of Connecticut for median home price. The average median home value in Connecticut is $255,076. Windham county has the lowest median price at $209,758. Fairfield county has the highest median price at $432,928.
Compared to the rest of the United States, New Haven county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~93%.
The median household income in New Haven county is $71,370.
Compared to the state of Connecticut and the United States, New Haven county's median household income is lower than the state of Connecticut's average median household income of $80,334 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
New Haven county's population has grown from 804,219 in 1990 to 864,835 in 2020, an increase of 7.5% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Connecticut's population has grown from 3,287,116 in 1990 to 3,605,944 in 2020, an increase of 9.7% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
New Haven county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Connecticut and the United States.
New Haven County Connecticut Cities
Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, Derby, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, Middlebury, Milford, Naugatuck, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Northford, Orange, Oxford, Prospect, Seymour, Southbury, Wallingford, Waterbury, West Haven, Wolcott, Woodbridge
New Haven County Connecticut Zipcodes
06401 / 06403 / 06405 / 06410 / 06418 / 06437 / 06443 / 06450 / 06451 / 06460 / 06471 / 06472 / 06473 / 06477 / 06478 / 06483 / 06488 / 06492 / 06504 / 06510 / 06511 / 06512 / 06513 / 06514 / 06515 / 06516 / 06517 / 06518 / 06519 / 06524 / 06525 / 06702 / 06704 / 06705 / 06706 / 06708 / 06710 / 06712 / 06716 / 06762 / 06770 /
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