Canton, CT at a glance
Canton, CT 06019 is a Hartford County town on the Farmington River, about 13 miles west of downtown Hartford. Town Hall is in Collinsville, the 19th-century mill village where the Collins Company made axes and tools. The Farmington River Trail runs through Collinsville, and Canton runs its own public school district.
Location and drive times
Canton is in Hartford County and borders Avon, Simsbury, Granby, Barkhamsted, New Hartford and Burlington. US 44 (Albany Turnpike), US 202, Route 177, Route 179 and Route 309 cross the town.
| To | Straight line | Drive (no traffic) |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Town Hall | 5.1 mi | 6.1 mi, about 10 min |
| Simsbury Town Hall | 7.9 mi | 9.8 mi, about 22 min |
| West Hartford Center | 9.9 mi | 14.5 mi, about 24 min |
| Downtown Hartford (City Hall) | 13.2 mi | 15.3 mi, about 29 min |
| Bradley International Airport | 14.7 mi | Not listed |
| Springfield, MA (City Hall) | 26.3 mi | 37.1 mi, about 60 min |
| New Haven (City Hall) | 34.8 mi | 40.8 mi, about 58 min |
Approximate. Straight-line distance from Canton Town Hall; drive estimates from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM) without traffic, checked Oct 27, 2026. Actual times vary. Bordering towns and routes from U.S. Census TIGER/Line 2024. Sources: U.S. Census Geocoder; OSRM.
Getting around
Bus. CTtransit express routes 901 (Hartford/Avon/Canton), 926 (Hartford/Winsted) and 927 (Hartford/Torrington) stop in Canton along US 44 and at the Canton Park & Ride (US 44 and Route 179), on weekdays only. No CTtransit stop was found inside Collinsville village.
Commuter lot. CTDOT lists an 81-space lot at Route 179 and Route 44.
Rail. The nearest Hartford Line and Amtrak station is Hartford Union Station, about 15 miles by road from Town Hall.
Sources: CTtransit 901/926/927 schedule; CTDOT Park and Ride; CTtransit route data.
Town government and taxes in Canton
Canton has a Board of Selectmen led by a First Selectman, plus a Chief Administrative Officer (Board of Selectmen). Town Hall is at 4 Market Street in Collinsville (860-693-7870), open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed Fridays. The Assessor is at 860-693-7842, and property records are on Vision Government Solutions and the town GIS.
Tax bills are mailed at the end of June. The first half of real estate tax is due July 1, and the second half is due January 1 with no second bill mailed. You can look up bills on mytaxbill.org. Since October 1, 2025, sewer use charges are billed in two installments.
- Mill rate (FY 2026-27)
- 33.20 mills (real estate and personal property); 32.46 for motor vehicles
- Last revaluation
- 2023
- Next revaluation
- 2028
- Assessor
- Canton Assessor and GIS
Sources: Canton Assessor; CT OPM mill rates; CT OPM revaluation years; Town Hall hours. Checked Oct 27, 2026.
Utilities: sewer, septic, water, gas and internet
Sewer. Canton runs its own Water Pollution Control Facility on Old River Road (860-693-7867). Only properties inside the town's Sewer Service Area can connect; a property outside it needs a formal boundary change, which isn't guaranteed.
Septic and wells. Outside the Sewer Service Area, homes use on-site septic. The Farmington Valley Health District handles septic approvals and well permits, with records in its Property Document Search.
Water, gas, electric and internet. CTDOT's utility list for Canton names The Connecticut Water Company (water), Connecticut Natural Gas, Eversource (electric), Comcast (cable) and Frontier (phone). Connecticut Water serves Collinsville, per a town notice, and other areas use private wells. Check service at a specific address with each provider.
Sources: CTDOT Utility by Town list; CNG service area.
Parks, trails and the outdoors
Farmington River Trail. The paved Farmington River Trail, part of the Farmington Valley Greenway, passes through Collinsville on its 18.2-mile loop. Trail parking in Collinsville includes River Road and Collinsville Center (11 Front Street), per the Farmington Valley Trails Council.
Parks and nature. Mills Pond Park has an Olympic swimming pool and tennis courts, and Canton Parks & Recreation runs the Community Center on Dyer Avenue. The Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, is a nonprofit with exhibits, about five miles of trails and a wildlife rehabilitation clinic.
Sources: Canton Parks & Recreation facilities.
Collinsville
Collinsville is a village in Canton, not a separate town. Town Hall is at 4 Market Street in Collinsville, and USPS accepts Collinsville as a city name for ZIP code 06019.
In 1826 Samuel W. Collins, his brother David and cousin William Wells began making axes on the Farmington River here as The Collins Company. The town code calls Collinsville "a unique example of an early one-company mill town" (Main Street Canton; Canton Code § 268-10).
Landmarks and events
Canton Historical Museum, 11 Front Street in Collinsville, has Collins Company tools and machinery and re-created general store, barber shop, post office and blacksmith shop exhibits (Canton Historical Museum).
Town events. Canton Parks & Recreation runs a summer concert series at Mills Pond Park on Thursday evenings (2026 schedule).
Schools in Canton, CT
Published facts only. No school ratings, rankings or comparisons are shown on this site.
Canton Public Schools is its own PK–12 district with four schools, listed below with grades from the state directory. Canton Middle and Canton High share the Simonds Avenue campus.
| School | Grades | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Brook Primary School | PK–3 | 4 Barbourtown Rd., Canton 06019 |
| Canton Intermediate School | 4–6 | 39 Dyer Ave., Canton 06019 |
| Canton Middle School | 7–8 | 76 Simonds Ave., Canton 06019 |
| Canton High School | 9–12 | 76 Simonds Ave., Canton 06019 |
Source: CT State Department of Education directory (updated Oct 1, 2026). This page does not list attendance areas.
Official sources: Canton Public Schools · CT State Department of Education EdSight. School assignment for a specific address is confirmed by the district, not by me or this site.
Buying and selling in Canton: what to know
- Permits. Search your address on Canton's online Permit Center (CitySquared), open the parcel and check the Permit tab, then call the Building Department at 860-693-7856 to confirm anything that still looks open. The Building Department also has written guidance for getting permits after the fact for unpermitted finished spaces, such as basements, attics and garage bays.
- Collinsville Historic District. Canton Code Ch. 268 creates the local Collinsville Historic District. A certificate of appropriateness from the historic district commission is needed before exterior changes to a building in the district (Canton Code Ch. 268).
- Short-term rentals. Canton Zoning § 470-302 lists the short-term rental of an existing dwelling as a use in residential districts, with conditions: only space with a certificate of occupancy for a dwelling, code-compliant emergency exits from every sleeping room, lodging only (no events), and not in documented affordable units (Canton Zoning § 470-302). Check with the Land Use Office before you start.
- Oil tanks. Canton has no town ordinance on residential oil tanks like Simsbury's, so state rules apply. A removal still needs a local permit.
- Wetlands and aquifers. The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency reviews regulated activities (Code Ch. 460), and Canton has state-mapped aquifer protection areas (Ch. 455). Check a parcel on DEEP's aquifer map.
- Pools. Since March 9, 2026, pool permits need an on-site location review with Land Use staff.
Villages and ZIP codes
The main ZIP code for Canton, Connecticut is 06019.
Canton includes Collinsville, where Town Hall is, along with Canton Center, North Canton and Canton Valley. The main ZIP code is 06019, and USPS accepts Collinsville as a city name for 06019. Some areas and post office boxes use other ZIP codes, so check a specific address with USPS.
Canton FAQs
Is Collinsville part of Canton, CT?
Yes. Collinsville is a village in Canton, CT 06019, and Canton Town Hall is at 4 Market Street in Collinsville. USPS accepts Collinsville as a city name for ZIP code 06019.
How far is Canton, CT from Hartford and Bradley Airport?
Canton, CT 06019 Town Hall is about 13 miles from downtown Hartford in a straight line, roughly a 29-minute drive without traffic. Bradley International Airport is about 15 miles away in a straight line.
How do I get around Canton without a car?
In Canton, CT 06019, CTtransit express routes 901, 926 and 927 stop along US 44 and at the Canton Park & Ride on weekdays. No bus stop was found inside Collinsville village, and the nearest train station is Hartford Union Station.
What is Canton's current mill rate?
Canton, CT 06019's mill rate for fiscal year 2026-27 is 33.20 for real estate and personal property, and 32.46 for motor vehicles, per the Canton Assessor and CT OPM. Your tax bill is the assessed value (70% of market value) times the mill rate, divided by 1,000.
When is Canton's next property revaluation?
Canton, CT 06019's last revaluation was in 2023, and the next is scheduled for 2028, per CT OPM's revaluation schedule.
Is my Canton home on town sewer or septic?
In Canton, CT 06019, only properties inside the town's Sewer Service Area can connect to public sewer. Outside it, homes use on-site septic, which the Farmington Valley Health District oversees.
Do I need approval to change the outside of a house in Collinsville?
In the Collinsville Historic District in Canton, CT 06019, yes. Canton Code Ch. 268 requires a certificate of appropriateness from the historic district commission before exterior changes to a building in the district.
Can I rent out my Canton home short-term?
In Canton, CT 06019, zoning § 470-302 lists the short-term rental of an existing dwelling as a use in residential districts, with conditions on space, emergency exits and lodging-only use. Check with the Land Use Office before you start.
Should I check for open permits before selling my Canton home?
Yes. Before you list a home in Canton, CT 06019, search your address in the town's online Permit Center (CitySquared), open the parcel and check the Permit tab, then call the Building Department at 860-693-7856 to confirm anything that still looks open.
Where can I search Canton homes for sale?
You can search homes for sale in Canton, CT 06019 on Fred's KW site. I can also set you up with a saved search so new listings come to you as they hit the market. This site covers the town and the process, not listings.
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