Connecticut
Sale typeTax lien certificate
Rate / penalty18% flat
Redemption period6 months
Connecticut runs tax sales at the municipal level with an 18% flat annual rate and one of the shortest redemption windows among lien states — six months — so certificates here resolve faster than most.
Quick answers
Is Connecticut a tax lien or tax deed state?+
Connecticut is a tax lien certificate state.
What's the interest rate or penalty in Connecticut?+
In Connecticut, the rate is: 18% flat.
How long is the redemption period in Connecticut?+
The redemption period in Connecticut is 6 months.
Not sure how Connecticut's system compares to a state you already know? Read Tax Lien vs. Tax Deed: What's the Difference? for the full breakdown.
This page is general information, not financial or legal advice. Rates and redemption periods are set by state statute and can change by county or legislative session — always confirm against the county's own auction notice before bidding.