Connecticut·Data as of Q4 2025

Hartford, CT CAM Reconciliation Guide

Vacancy rates, property tax system, operating expense benchmarks, and market-specific CAM billing considerations for Hartford, CT commercial landlords.

Current Vacancy Rates

24%
Office Vacancy
5.8%
Retail Vacancy
5%
Industrial Vacancy

Source: CBRE/JLL Q4 2025 Market Reports

Average CAM per Square Foot

$11.50
Office /SF/yr
$7.50
Retail /SF/yr
$4.00
Industrial /SF/yr

Property Tax System

Assessment Authority

City of Hartford Assessor / Municipal assessors

Protest Procedure

File appeal with local Board of Assessment Appeals by February 20. Can appeal to Superior Court within 2 months of board decision. Revaluation every 5 years (Connecticut mandate).

Effective Tax Rate

~3.0-7.0% effective rate (Hartford has among highest mill rates in CT at ~74 mills; 70% assessment ratio)

Key Submarkets

Downtown HartfordFarmington/West HartfordRocky Hill/WethersfieldWindsor/Bradley AirportGlastonbury/South GlastonburyManchester/Vernon

CAM Billing Considerations

  • Hartford has among the highest mill rates in the US (insurance industry tax-exempt buildings shift burden)
  • Insurance industry headquarters create large tax-exempt footprint, increasing effective rates
  • Connecticut's 5-year revaluation cycle creates significant adjustment events
  • Personal property tax on business equipment compounds operating costs
  • Suburban flight to Farmington/West Hartford corridor intensifying
Local BOMA Chapter

BOMA Connecticut

Market Context

Hartford's extremely high mill rate (driven by insurance company tax exemptions reducing the commercial tax base) makes it one of the most expensive markets for property tax pass-throughs relative to property value.

Reconcile Hartford, CT Properties

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