Voluntown center
115 Main St, Voluntown, CT 06384
Living in Voluntown, Connecticut
Voluntown is a small town in New London County in the northeastern corner of Connecticut. It was incorporated in 1721 and named for the colonial volunteers of King Philip's War who settled the land after fighting in it; much of the town today is covered by Pachaug State Forest.
Voluntown at a glance
- 20.78 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- New LondonCounty · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Voluntown's zip code
Voluntown is served by the 06384 zip code.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntown center | 06384 | The town center along Main Street, where Town Hall is located. |
Voluntown covers about 38.9 square miles. It was incorporated in 1721.
Things to do in Voluntown, CT
Start with Pachaug State Forest.
Pachaug State Forest
Connecticut's largest state forest, covering land in and around Voluntown with hiking and multi-use trails.
Voluntown
A little history
Voluntown was named for colonial volunteers in the 1675 King Philip's War who stayed on the land after fighting there.
Lieutenant Thomas Leffingwell founded the town and surveyed its original layout; Voluntown was incorporated in 1721.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Voluntown
Pachaug State Forest covers a large share of Voluntown and is the main draw for hiking and outdoor recreation in town.
- Pachaug State ForestConnecticut's largest state forest, with hiking and multi-use trails in and around Voluntown.
Walkability and getting around Voluntown
Voluntown is a rural town with no walkable commercial center; a car is needed to get around.
Drive times
By bus or train
Voluntown has no fixed-route public transit and no train station.
Voluntown property taxes and home prices
Voluntown's 2026–27 mill rate is 20.78, which is $20.78 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 $1,455 a year in taxes at 20.78 mills.
What homes in Voluntown sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $408,00024 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Voluntown's mill rate for 2026–27
20.78mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Voluntown20.78 mills
- Motor vehicles20.78 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2029
How Voluntown's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 27.77 |
| 2023–24 | 27.77 |
| 2024–25 | 29.24 |
| 2025–26 | 20.72 |
| 2026–27 | 20.78 |
Voluntown's town rate went from 27.77 in 2022–23 to 20.78 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2029.
Look up a Voluntown property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: (860) 376-3927
Buying a home in Voluntown
What we check on a Voluntown purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map.
First-time buyer programs in Voluntown
CHFA sets Voluntown'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
Flood zones are set address by address. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for VoluntownAll 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 Voluntown?
Send us a Voluntown address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Voluntown: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Voluntown: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasNo natural gas service
Town offices and contacts
Voluntown Town Hall is at 115 Main St, Voluntown, CT 06384. Main line: (860) 376-5880. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(860) 376-5880
- Town ClerkVital records, land records and elections.(860) 376-4089
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.(860) 376-3927
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.(860) 376-0453
- Building InspectorBuilding permits and inspections.(860) 303-9245
- Planning/ZoningLand use and zoning review.
- Voluntown LibraryThe town's public library.(860) 376-0485
- Voluntown Elementary School / Griswold High SchoolVoluntown Elementary serves pre-K through 8th grade; high schoolers attend Griswold High School, Norwich Free Academy or Wheeler High School.
Voluntown, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Voluntown, CT?
Voluntown's 2026–27 mill rate is 20.78, which is $20.78 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 20.78 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Voluntown?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 20.78 mills that's about $7,273 a year, or about $606 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
When is Voluntown's next revaluation?
Voluntown's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2029, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2030.
What county is Voluntown in?
New London County, in the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
What is the zip code for Voluntown?
06384.
Is there public transit in Voluntown?
No, Voluntown has no fixed-route public transit or train station.
What state forest is in Voluntown?
Pachaug State Forest, Connecticut's largest state forest.
Where do Voluntown students go to high school?
Voluntown Elementary School covers pre-K through 8th grade; high school students attend Griswold High School, Norwich Free Academy or Wheeler High School in North Stonington.
Towns near Voluntown
Neighbors of Voluntown 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 Voluntown sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Voluntown, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Voluntown official website: voluntown.gov
- Voluntown staff directory: voluntown.gov
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.