City of New Haven Transfer Tax
City of New Haven charges 0.5% of the purchase price on top of the Connecticut state tax (marginal brackets: 0.75% up to $800,000, 1.25% from $800,000 to $2,500,000, 2.25% above $2,500,000). On a $445,100 home that is $5,564 in total. New Haven municipal conveyance tax (targeted investment community rate) (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
City of New Haven transfer tax by purchase price
| Purchase price | State tax | City of New Haven | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,125 | $750 | $1,875 |
| $200,000 | $1,500 | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| $250,000 | $1,875 | $1,250 | $3,125 |
| $300,000 | $2,250 | $1,500 | $3,750 |
| $350,000 | $2,625 | $1,750 | $4,375 |
| $400,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| $450,000 | $3,375 | $2,250 | $5,625 |
| $500,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $6,250 |
| $600,000 | $4,500 | $3,000 | $7,500 |
| $700,000 | $5,250 | $3,500 | $8,750 |
| $800,000 | $6,000 | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,500 | $5,000 | $13,500 |
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Who pays
Seller. New Haven municipal conveyance tax (targeted investment community rate) (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax in City of New Haven?
City of New Haven charges 0.5% of the purchase price, on top of the Connecticut state tax, so a $445,100 home pays $5,564 in total ($3,338 state, $2,226 local).
Who pays the City of New Haven transfer tax?
Seller. New Haven municipal conveyance tax (targeted investment community rate) (from the county recorder research, 2026-09-22)
Sources
- Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 12-494(a)(1) and (b)(2), for residential real estate
- Who pays
- Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 12-494(c); New Haven is designated a targeted investment community
Rates as the statute or revenue department publishes them, checked 2026-09-22. Figures are computed from those rates and rounded to the dollar; exemptions for first-time buyers or principal residences are noted where they exist and are not applied. All sources.
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Figures are computed from the statutes and ordinances cited above and rounded to the dollar. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.
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