Market Ranking · 2026-10-24
Top Tax Sale Counties in Connecticut (2026)
Connecticut counties ranked for tax sale and tax lien filings, with median property value and absentee-owner share.
Based on public court filings, analyzed by Keystone. As of October 2026.
Tax sale and tax lien filings cover properties with delinquent taxes that are scheduled for government auction. The owner is highly motivated to sell before the auction date, and properties can often be acquired well below market value.
- Top-ranked: Capitol Planning Region County, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County
Tax Sale county rankings
| # | County | Med. Value | Absentee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capitol Planning Region County | n/a | 76.5% |
| 2 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County | n/a | 92.3% |
| 3 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County | n/a | n/a |
| 4 | Western Connecticut Planning Region County | n/a | n/a |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Connecticut county has the most tax sale and tax lien filings?+
Capitol Planning Region County ranks first in Connecticut for tax sale and tax lien filings in our court-record data. All data comes from public court records.
What percentage of tax sale and tax lien filings in Connecticut involve absentee owners?+
On average, 84.4% of tax sale and tax lien filings in Connecticut involve properties where the owner's mailing address differs from the property address. Absentee owners may face additional pressure to sell when a court filing is filed against the property.
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