Chaplin Center
495 Phoenixville Rd, Chaplin, CT 06235
Living in Chaplin, Connecticut
Chaplin is a small town in Windham County in northeastern Connecticut of northeastern Connecticut, named for early settler Deacon Benjamin Chaplin. The Natchaug River runs through town, and much of Chaplin Street is a designated historic district of early 19th-century buildings.
Chaplin at a glance
- 32.884 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 10–15 minDrive to Willimantic
- WindhamCounty
Chaplin's villages and zip codes
Chaplin has 2 villages or sections. Whatever the mailing address says, they're all part of the Town of Chaplin for property taxes and town services.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Chaplin Center | 06235 | The town center along Chaplin Street and Phoenixville Road, where the town hall and historic district are located. |
| South Chaplin | 06235 | A smaller settlement in the southern part of town. |
Chaplin covers about 19.6 square miles and borders Hampton, Windham, Mansfield and Ashford. It was incorporated in 1822.
Things to do in Chaplin, CT
Start with Chaplin Historic District and Diana's Pool, then 2 more below.
Chaplin Historic District
A National Register historic district along Chaplin Street with early 19th-century buildings, including the 1828 Goodell-Lincoln General Store, which also served as the town post office until 1950.
Chaplin Street
Diana's Pool
A series of rock ledges and swimming holes on the Natchaug River, a longtime local swimming and picnicking spot.
Chaplin, on the Natchaug River
Chaplin Museum
A small local historical museum focused on the town's history.
Chaplin
Witter House
A historic house on Chaplin Street individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Chaplin Street
A little history
Chaplin was incorporated in 1822 and named for Deacon Benjamin Chaplin, an early settler.
The Goodell-Lincoln General Store on Chaplin Street was built around 1828 and served as the town's post office from 1828 until 1950.
The Chaplin Historic District and the Witter House were both added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and 1978.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Chaplin
Green space in and around Chaplin.
- Diana's PoolRock ledges and pools on the Natchaug River used for swimming.
- Natchaug State ForestState forest land in the surrounding area with hiking trails, reachable from Chaplin.More information
Walkability and getting around Chaplin
Chaplin is a rural town without a dense village center; Chaplin Street has sidewalks near the historic district, but getting around most of town requires a car.
Drive times
- Willimantic, about 6 miles10–15 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Chaplin has no fixed-route public transit; the nearest bus service and Amtrak/rail connections are in Willimantic.
Chaplin property taxes and home prices
Chaplin's 2026–27 mill rate is 32.884, which is $32.884 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Connecticut taxes a home at 70% of its appraised value, so every $100,000 of value costs about $2,302 a year in taxes at 32.884 mills.
What homes in Chaplin sell for
The state sales file does not yet include complete Chaplin sales for October 2024 to September 2025. Text us for recent sales.
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Chaplin's mill rate for 2026–27
32.884mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Chaplin32.884 mills
- Motor vehicles32.46 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2028
How Chaplin's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 34.50 |
| 2023–24 | 35.50 |
| 2024–25 | 29.95 |
| 2025–26 | 31.375 |
| 2026–27 | 32.884 |
Chaplin's town rate went from 34.50 in 2022–23 to 32.884 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2028.
Look up a Chaplin property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: (860) 455-0073
Buying a home in Chaplin
Things to look into on a Chaplin purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and well & septic.
CHFA home loans in Chaplin
CHFA sets income and purchase price limits town by town, and some census tracts are Targeted Areas with different rules. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits map (opens in a new tab)Check the flood zone first
The Natchaug River runs through town, and low-lying land near the river, including areas around Diana's Pool, falls within FEMA flood zones. We take an early look at FEMA's map before you offer. That's not a flood determination: the official determination ordered with your loan decides whether flood insurance is required.
FEMA's flood map for Chaplin (opens in a new tab)Private wells and septic are the norm
Most of Chaplin relies on private wells and septic systems rather than town water and sewer. Buyers should budget for well and septic inspections, which are typically separate from a standard home inspection.
All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. CHFA and USDA limits and eligibility are set by those agencies and change from time to time.
Thinking about buying in Chaplin?
Send us a Chaplin address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Chaplin: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Chaplin: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasNo natural gas service
- WaterMostly private wells
- Sewer or septicMostly septic systems
- Trash and recyclingChaplin does not provide town-wide curbside trash collection; residents contract with private haulers or use the transfer station. Check the town website for current details.
Town offices and contacts
Chaplin Town Hall is at 495 Phoenixville Rd, Chaplin, CT 06235. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am–3pm; Tuesday 1pm–7pm; Friday closed. Main line: (860) 455-0073. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(860) 455-0073
- Town ClerkVital records, land records and elections.(860) 455-0073
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.(860) 455-0073
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.(860) 455-0073
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.(860) 455-0073
- Planning & ZoningLand use and zoning review.(860) 455-0073
- Public WorksRoads and town infrastructure.(860) 455-0073
- Chaplin Public LibraryThe town's public library.
- Parish Hill / Windham Region school districtChaplin's public school district website.
Chaplin, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Chaplin, CT?
Chaplin's 2026–27 mill rate is 32.884, which is $32.884 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 32.46 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Chaplin?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 32.884 mills that's about $11,509 a year, or about $959 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
When is Chaplin's next revaluation?
Chaplin's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2028, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2029.
What county is Chaplin in?
Chaplin is in Windham County, in Connecticut's Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, an area often called northeastern Connecticut.
What is the zip code for Chaplin?
Chaplin's zip code is 06235.
Is there public water and sewer in Chaplin?
No. Most homes in Chaplin rely on private wells and septic systems rather than town water and sewer.
How far is Chaplin from Willimantic?
Willimantic, the nearest city, is about 6 miles from Chaplin, roughly a 10–15 minute drive.
Does Chaplin have curbside trash pickup?
No. Chaplin does not provide town-wide curbside collection; residents arrange private hauling or use a transfer station.
What are Chaplin's town hall hours?
Chaplin Town Hall, at 495 Phoenixville Rd, is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am–3pm and Tuesday 1pm–7pm; it is closed Fridays.
Towns near Chaplin
Neighbors of Chaplin in Windham County and nearby. All Windham County towns.
Sources
- Mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, "Mill Rates for FY 2014–2027," data.ct.gov. Revaluation year: OPM, Revaluation Schedule 2023–2037.
- Home sales: "Real Estate Sales 2001–2024 GL," data.ct.gov. Medians use Chaplin sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Chaplin, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Chaplin official website: chaplinct.org
- Historic Buildings of Connecticut: Goodell-Lincoln General Store: historicbuildingsct.com
- Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company: crumblingfoundations.org
- Walkability: Walk Score® ratings, Bike Score® and Transit Score® ratings, provided live by Walk Score. Addresses are located with the U.S. Census Bureau geocoder.
- Photo: "Goodell Lincoln General Store, Chaplin CT" by John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized.
- Checked September 25, 2026.