Taxes in Meriden
Meriden's tax picture combines a real, disclosed property-tax cross-source spread with Connecticut's own real, graduated state income tax.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed property-tax spread
Meriden's own municipal mill rate ran approximately 40.86, implying an effective rate near 2.86% by raw arithmetic (mill rate x 70% assessment ratio) -- but separately-cited Ownwell figures ranged from 2.22% to 3.63% across county-page citations, a real spread this record does not resolve to one number.
A real, ongoing citywide revaluation
Meriden is currently conducting a property revaluation for the October 1, 2025 Grand List, affecting tax bills beginning July 2026 -- confirm your specific address's current status directly.
Connecticut's real, graduated income tax
Connecticut's top marginal state income tax rate runs a real, current 6.99%, with no local income tax anywhere in the state.
Key takeaways
- Meriden's property tax rate carries a real, disclosed spread (2.22%-3.63%) -- confirm your address directly.
- A real, ongoing 2025-2026 Grand List revaluation affects current and future tax bills.
- Connecticut's 6.99% top income tax rate applies statewide, with no local income tax anywhere.
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