United States · Real Estate Conveyance Tax
Connecticut charges a conveyance tax at two layers: the state takes 0.5% and every town adds 0.25% (0.75% total) for homes up to $800,000. Above $800,000 the state share doubles to 1%, making the total 1.25% — a $1.2 million Fairfield County home carries roughly $15,000 of conveyance tax. First-time buyers get a break on the state portion up to $200,000. The tax is split between buyer and seller by local convention, with sellers typically covering the state share.
Preset rates are indicative reference values only. Confirm current rates and any reliefs with your local tax authority.
Jurisdiction comparison at $600,000.00
Connecticut pays $4,500.00 (0.75%) vs Connecticut at $4,500.00 (0.75%).
State conveyance tax of 0.5% plus a 0.25% municipal tax (0.75% up to $800k); above $800k the state share rises to 1% (1.25% total). Bands below are the standard residential buyer schedule used by the calculator.
| Property value | Rate |
|---|---|
| USD 0.00 – USD 800,000.00 | Flat 0.75% of the full value |
| USD 800,000.00+ | Flat 1.25% of the full value |
Indicative figures compiled August 2026 — official source: Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. Rates are typically indexed or revised each financial year.
A USD 600,000.00 purchase in Connecticut attracts about USD 4,500.00 in real estate conveyance tax at the standard indicative rates — an effective rate of 0.75%. Recording fees run $50–150; attorney closings are standard in Connecticut. That makes the all-in cash requirement USD 604,500.00 before you factor in any deposit, legal work, or moving costs. Adjust the price in the calculator to model your own number.
State conveyance tax of 0.5% plus a 0.25% municipal tax (0.75% up to $800k); above $800k the state share rises to 1% (1.25% total). Rates change with legislation and vary by buyer circumstances, so treat these as planning figures and confirm the current rate with Connecticut Department of Revenue Services before you commit.
At the indicative rates above, a USD 600,000.00 property attracts about USD 4,500.00 in real estate conveyance tax — an effective rate of 0.75%. Recording fees run $50–150; attorney closings are standard in Connecticut.. The calculator above lets you change the price and see the result instantly.
0.75% total up to $800k; 1.25% above. Eligibility rules change frequently and vary by buyer type, so verify your situation with Connecticut Department of Revenue Services or a conveyancer.
The buyer pays the tax in essentially every case in this market. It is payable in full before or at settlement and cannot normally be added to a mortgage, so it must be part of your cash budget alongside the deposit.
How we calculate: the calculator applies the official band schedule marginally — each rate applies only to the slice of the price inside its band, exactly as the revenue authority does. Worked examples are computed with the same function.
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Disclaimer: real estate conveyance tax rates change with legislation and vary by buyer circumstances. These are indicative planning figures, not tax advice — confirm every number with Connecticut Department of Revenue Services or a qualified local professional.
