Living in Lisbon, Connecticut
Lisbon is a town in New London County, about 7.3 miles by road northeast of Norwich, part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The town center is the village of Newent.
Lisbon at a glance
- $337,500Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 27.70 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 15 minDrive to Norwich
- New LondonCounty · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Lisbon's zip code
Lisbon's only ZIP code is 06351 (Jewett City), which it shares with the village of Jewett City in neighboring Griswold.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Newent | 06351 | The town center of Lisbon, and site of the Newent Congregational Church. |
Lisbon covers about 16.6 square miles. It was incorporated in 1786.
Things to do in Lisbon, CT
Start with Taft Tunnel and Andrew Clark House, then 1 more below.
Taft Tunnel
Built in 1837 and described by Wikipedia as the oldest railroad tunnel in America, it carries the Providence and Worcester Railroad through the hills along the Quinebaug River and is still in active use.
Along the Quinebaug River
Andrew Clark House
A house built in 1740 that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Lisbon
Anshei Israel Synagogue
Built in 1936, Wikipedia describes it as a rare example of a rural synagogue.
Lisbon
More worth a visit
- Lathrop-Mathewson-Ross HouseA house built in 1761, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
A little history
Lisbon incorporated from Norwich in 1786 and was named after Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
The Taft Tunnel, completed in 1837 to carry what is now the Providence and Worcester Railroad through the hills along the Quinebaug River, is described by Wikipedia as the oldest railroad tunnel in America.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Lisbon
Lisbon sits near Pachaug State Forest, the largest state forest in Connecticut, and along the Quinebaug River.
- Pachaug State ForestConnecticut's largest state forest at 26,477 acres, spanning six towns with trails, camping and fishing access; part of it reaches toward Lisbon.More information
- Quinebaug TrailA 6.5-mile blue-blazed trail through Pachaug State Forest, passing Locks Meadow Pond and connecting to the Pachaug and Nehantic trails.More information
- Quinebaug RiverThe river running along part of Lisbon, followed by the historic rail line through the Taft Tunnel.
Where to eat in Lisbon: restaurants and coffee
2 places in Lisbon to try, including italian restaurant and pizzeria and breakfast diner. No one paid to be listed.
Green Onion Pizza Restaurant
Italian restaurant and pizzeria
A family-owned Italian restaurant and pizzeria on Route 12 that has operated in Lisbon since 1986.
Route 12, Lisbon, CT 06351 · greenonionlisbon.com
Just Breakfast & Things
Breakfast diner
A breakfast and brunch spot on River Road serving items such as French toast, hamburgers and Eggs Benedict; open for about a decade.
13 River Rd, Lisbon, CT 06351
Walkability and getting around Lisbon
How walkable Lisbon is depends on the street. Check the Walk Score for any address below.
Drive times
- Norwich, about 7.3 miles15 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 50 miles60 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Lisbon has no fixed-route public bus service. The Taft Tunnel still carries active freight service on the Providence and Worcester Railroad, but there is no passenger rail stop in town; Norwich, about 7 miles away, is the nearest city with wider transit connections.
Lisbon property taxes and home prices
Lisbon's 2026–27 mill rate is 27.70, which is $27.70 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 $1,939 a year in taxes at 27.70 mills.
What homes in Lisbon sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $323,75048 sales | – |
| Sep 2025 | $337,50053 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Lisbon's mill rate for 2026–27
27.70mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Lisbon27.70 mills
- Motor vehicles27.70 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2026
How Lisbon's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 22.23 |
| 2023–24 | 23.43 |
| 2024–25 | 25.43 |
| 2025–26 | 26.70 |
| 2026–27 | 27.70 |
Lisbon's town rate went from 22.23 in 2022–23 to 27.70 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2026.
Look up a Lisbon property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: 860-376-5115
Buying a home in Lisbon
What we check on a Lisbon purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map.
First-time buyer programs in Lisbon
CHFA sets Lisbon's income and price limits for New London County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
The Quinebaug River runs along part of Lisbon; the Taft Tunnel and the rail line that follows it were built through the hills alongside the river. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for LisbonAll 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 Lisbon?
Send us a Lisbon address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Lisbon: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Lisbon.
- Trash and recyclingLisbon provides curbside recycling collection, with bins issued through the Selectmen's Office. There is no municipal curbside trash pickup; residents bring household trash directly to the Wheelabrator Lisbon waste-to-energy facility at no charge, or to a private transfer station in nearby Plainfield.
Wheelabrator Lisbon
425 South Burnham Highway, Lisbon, CT 06351
No charge
Town offices and contacts
Lisbon Town Hall is at 1 Newent Road, Lisbon, CT 06351. Hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m.–noon (First Selectman's Office). Main line: 860-376-3400. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website860-376-3400
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records and elections860-376-2708
- AssessorProperty values and assessments860-376-5115
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payments860-376-4188
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and zoning860-376-8291
- Public WorksRoads and town infrastructure
- Slater LibraryPublic library; library cards available to residents ages 5 and up
- Lisbon Central SchoolSchool district website (Pre-K–8); high school students attend regional options including Norwich Free Academy860-376-2403
Lisbon, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Lisbon, CT?
Lisbon's 2026–27 mill rate is 27.70, which is $27.70 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 27.70 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Lisbon?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 27.70 mills that's about $9,695 a year, or about $808 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Lisbon, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Lisbon was $337,500 across 53 sales, compared with $323,750 the year before.
When is Lisbon's next revaluation?
Lisbon's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2026, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2027.
What county is Lisbon, Connecticut in?
Lisbon is in New London County, within the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
What ZIP code does Lisbon use?
Lisbon's only ZIP code is 06351, shared with the Jewett City village in neighboring Griswold.
How far is Lisbon from Norwich?
Lisbon is about 7.3 miles by road northeast of Norwich, roughly a 15-minute drive.
How does trash collection work in Lisbon?
The town provides curbside recycling, but residents bring household trash directly to the Wheelabrator Lisbon waste-to-energy facility on South Burnham Highway at no charge, or to a private transfer station in nearby Plainfield.
What are Lisbon Town Hall's hours?
The First Selectman's Office is open Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon; other departments keep similar but slightly different hours.
Is Lisbon near any state forest land?
Lisbon is near Pachaug State Forest, Connecticut's largest state forest, and the Quinebaug Trail runs through it.
Towns near Lisbon
Neighbors of Lisbon in New London County and nearby. All New London 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 Lisbon sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Lisbon, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Wikimedia Commons: Newent Congregational Church, Lisbon CT.jpg: commons.wikimedia.org
- Town of Lisbon, CT official website: lisbonct.gov
- Lisbon Office Hours: lisbonct.gov
- Lisbon Municipal Profile: lisbonct.gov
- Lisbon Departments directory: lisbonct.gov
- Green Onion Pizza Restaurant: greenonionlisbon.com
- Just Breakfast & Things (Tripadvisor listing): tripadvisor.com
- Connecticut Forest and Park Association: Quinebaug Trail: ctwoodlands.org
- Wikipedia: Pachaug State Forest: en.wikipedia.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.