Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT Property Taxes (2026)

Northwest Hills Planning Region owners pay a median of $5,609 a year on a median home value of $311,700, an effective rate of 1.80%. That's the 5th-highest rate of 9 Connecticut counties with Census data, below the Connecticut county median of 1.80%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.80%

5th highest of 9 in CT

Median annual bill

$5,609

~$467/month

Median home value

$311,700

Connecticut county median

1.80%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Northwest Hills Planning Region

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Northwest Hills Planning Region's 1.80% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$5,611
Savings at 10–15% off
$561–$842
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Northwest Hills Planning Region vs. Connecticut vs. U.S. property tax rates

Northwest Hills Planning Region1.80%
Connecticut county median1.80%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Northwest Hills Planning Region's effective property tax rate is 1.80%, vs. 1.80% for the median Connecticut county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 5th of 9 in Connecticut. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Northwest Hills Planning Region

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Northwest Hills Planning Region Town Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Northwest Hills Planning Region deadline is February 20. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Town Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $5,609 bill, 10–15% off is $561–$841 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Connecticut

Connecticut homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Northwest Hills Planning Region Town Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut?
The median effective property tax rate in Northwest Hills Planning Region is 1.80%: a median annual bill of $5,609 on a median home value of $311,700. That's the 5th-highest rate of 9 Connecticut counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Northwest Hills Planning Region?
The median Northwest Hills Planning Region property tax bill is $5,609 a year, about $467 a month, compared with a Connecticut county median of $6,326.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Northwest Hills Planning Region?
The deadline to appeal in Northwest Hills Planning Region is February 20. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Northwest Hills Planning Region a high property tax area?
Northwest Hills Planning Region's 1.80% effective rate is below the Connecticut county median of 1.80% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 5th-highest rate of 9 Connecticut counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Northwest Hills Planning Region property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Rate: 2.04%

Median bill: $5,926

Capitol Planning Region

Rate: 2.14%

Median bill: $6,390

Western Connecticut Planning Region

Rate: 1.47%

Median bill: $9,222

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Rate: 2.03%

Median bill: $6,676

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region

Rate: 2.15%

Median bill: $8,550

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Rate: 1.76%

Median bill: $6,326

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Rate: 1.75%

Median bill: $5,146

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Rate: 1.54%

Median bill: $4,340

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