The state conveyance tax is .0075 (.75%) of the sales price up to $800,000.00. Any amount above $800,000 is taxed at .0125 (1.25%). The municipal conveyance tax is 0.0025 (.25%) for most towns. There are 18 eligible municipalities that are permitted to impose a tax of up to 0.005 (.5%).
The 18 towns permitted to maintain higher rates are:
Bloomfield | Bridgeport |
Bristol | East Hartford |
Groton | New London |
Hamden | Hartford |
Meriden | Middletown |
New Britain | New Haven |
Norwalk | Norwich |
Southington | Stamford |
Waterbury | Windham |