Norwalk car tax
A car worth $25,000 in Norwalk, CT pays about $402 a year in personal property tax (22.95 mills).
We couldn't fully confirm this rate from an official source. Treat it as an estimate and check with the local tax office.
Norwalk car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000 × 70% = $17,500
- Tax: $17,500 × 22.95 mills = $401.63
Towns value cars from pricing guides (NADA clean retail, assessed at 70%), not what you paid. Your bill may be prorated for months you owned the car.
Car tax in Norwalk by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $161 | $13 |
| $15,000 | $241 | $20 |
| $20,000 | $321 | $27 |
| $25,000 | $402 | $33 |
| $30,000 | $482 | $40 |
| $40,000 | $643 | $54 |
| $50,000 | $803 | $67 |
| $75,000 | $1,205 | $100 |
Buying a car in Connecticut: one-time tax
Connecticut sales and use tax on motor vehicles — 6.35% (7.75% at $50,000+). Your trade-in is subtracted before tax.
Cars over $50,000 pay 7.75% on the full price, not just the part above $50,000.
Cut what your car costs in Norwalk
Car tax is set by your town, but your loan and insurance aren't. Refinancing a car loan at a lower rate often saves more each year than the tax itself.
Elsewhere in Fairfield County
- Bethel$555/yr
- Bridgeport$556/yr
- Brookfield$524/yr
- Danbury$442/yr
- Darien$281/yr
- Easton$568/yr
- Fairfield$336/yr
- Greenwich$177/yr
- Monroe$523/yr
- New Canaan$297/yr
- New Fairfield$482/yr
- Newtown$512/yr
- Redding$533/yr
- Ridgefield$496/yr
- Shelton$271/yr
- Sherman$305/yr
- Stamford$425/yr
- Stratford$568/yr
- Trumbull$568/yr
- Weston$430/yr
- Westport$231/yr
- Wilton$439/yr
Yearly tax on a $25,000 car.
Questions
What is the car tax rate in Norwalk, CT?
22.95 mills for FY2026-27.
How is car tax calculated in Norwalk?
Assessed value: $25,000 × 70% = $17,500 → Tax: $17,500 × 22.95 mills = $401.63
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Norwalk?
About $482 a year.
When is car tax due in Norwalk?
The Grand List date is October 1. The regular bill is due July 1 and payable without interest through August 1. Cars registered after October 1 get a supplemental bill due January 1, payable by February 1. Late payments accrue 1.5% interest a month.
How is the Connecticut car tax calculated?
Assessment = 70% of the car's clean retail value on October 1. Tax = assessment × your town's motor vehicle mill rate ÷ 1,000. The rate cannot exceed 32.46 mills.
What is the motor vehicle mill rate cap?
32.46 mills under CGS §12-71e, which has applied since the 2021 Grand List (bills paid in FY2022-23). It still applies in FY2026-27. A town may set a lower rate, including zero.
Sources
- CT OPM – Mill Rates for FY 2014-2027 (CT Open Data, Office of Policy and Management)
- CT OPM – Mill Rates (motor vehicle cap 32.46 mills)
- CGS §12-71e Motor vehicle mill rate (Chapter 203)
- CT DRS – Sales tax on motor vehicles
Last checked October 14, 2026. Rates are for passenger cars owned by individuals; leased, business and specialty vehicles can differ. Confirm with your tax collector or commissioner of the revenue.