The short answer on Bishops Corner property taxes
Bishops Corner pays West Hartford's single town-wide mill rate of 46.77, set for the fiscal year covering bills due July 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027 — the identical rate paid in every other West Hartford neighborhood. Homes are assessed at 70 percent of fair market value. On a home at Bishops Corner's median price of $780,000, the estimated annual tax runs approximately $25,536.
How the Math Works
Connecticut assesses residential property at 70 percent of fair market value. Multiply the assessed value by the mill rate, divide by 1,000, and you have the annual bill.
Estimates only. Actual assessed value depends on the town's most recent revaluation. Confirm with the West Hartford Assessor's Office before closing.
Why the Rate Is the Same Across West Hartford
Unlike the Farmington Valley towns, where each town sets its own independent mill rate, West Hartford is a single municipality and levies one town-wide rate. Bishops Corner pays exactly the same 46.77 mills as the Center, King Philip, Bishops Corner, Elmwood, and South West Hartford. The only variable that changes a specific buyer's bill is the assessed value of the home itself, which tracks purchase price, lot size, and condition.
How West Hartford Compares to Neighboring Towns
West Hartford's 46.77 mill rate runs meaningfully higher than Avon's 31.80 or Simsbury's 35.00. See the full West Hartford property tax guide for a complete town-by-town comparison and an explanation of what that gap does and doesn't mean for total cost of ownership.
Assessment Appeals
If you believe Bishops Corner's assessed value overstates your home's fair market value, West Hartford accepts appeals through the Board of Assessment Appeals within a defined annual window, typically in February and March. A recent independent appraisal or comparable-sales analysis is the strongest basis for an appeal.