East Lyme, Connecticut property tax
Typical rate and yearly bill in East Lyme, compared with Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. Census survey 2020-2024.
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Property tax in East Lyme, in plain words
Homeowners in East Lyme typically pay $6,087 a year in property tax on a home worth $412,600, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2020-2024. That works out to an effective rate of about 1.48% of home value.
That rate is lower than Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region as a whole (1.62%) and lower than the Connecticut typical rate of 1.81%. Across the US, the typical rate is 0.94%.
Owners with a mortgage report a typical bill of $5,915, and owners without one $6,360. The gap usually reflects newer buyers paying tax on higher, more recent values.
Against the typical household income of $105,044, the typical bill equals about 5.8% of income.
Your own bill depends on your home's assessed value, the exact school district and special districts at your address, and any exemptions you claim. Your Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region tax office has the final number.
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in East Lyme?
The typical effective rate is about 1.48% of home value per year, based on what homeowners report paying.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in East Lyme?
About $5,900 a year at the typical rate. Exemptions and your exact district can move it either way.
Is East Lyme higher or lower than Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
East Lyme's typical rate (1.48%) is lower than the county's (1.62%).
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