What is the property tax rate in Maine?

Maine has an effective property tax rate of 1.02%, ranking it #19 out of 50 states. The median homeowner pays $3,036 per year.

How are property taxes calculated in Maine?

Property taxes in Maine are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate (millage rate). The effective rate shown here (1.02%) represents the median taxes paid as a percentage of median home value across the state.

Which county in Maine has the lowest property taxes?

Among Maine's 16 counties, York County has one of the lowest effective property tax rates.

Does Maine have a homestead exemption?

Yes, Maine offers several property tax exemptions including: General Homestead, Disabled Veteran, Property Tax Fairness Credit. See the exemptions section above for details.

Maine Property Tax Rate

16 Counties

1.02%effective rate

Maine has an effective property tax rate of 1.02%, ranking it #19 among all 50 states. The median homeowner in Maine pays $3,036 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $296,600. This rate is 11% higher than the national average of 0.92%.

Effective Tax Rate📊

1.02%

#19 of 50 states

Median Tax Paid🏠

$3,036

Per year

Median Home Value💰

$296,600

2024 estimate

Total Counties📍

Population: 1,387,817

Property Tax Rates by County in Maine

Rank ▲	County	Effective Rate	Median Tax	Median Value
#1	Knox County	1.17%	$3,786	$324,900
#2	Androscoggin County	1.16%	$2,940	$252,800
#3	Penobscot County	1.16%	$2,481	$214,100
#4	Aroostook County	1.12%	$1,672	$149,700
#5	Kennebec County	1.09%	$2,605	$238,200
#6	Somerset County	1.08%	$1,798	$166,900
#7	Cumberland County	1.04%	$4,707	$451,200
#8	Franklin County	1.04%	$2,027	$194,700
#9	Sagadahoc County	1.04%	$3,470	$333,300
#10	Waldo County	1.04%	$2,684	$257,700
#11	Washington County	1.04%	$1,683	$161,800
#12	Oxford County	0.99%	$2,162	$217,300
#13	York County	0.96%	$3,787	$395,700
#14	Piscataquis County	0.90%	$1,537	$170,200
#15	Lincoln County	0.85%	$2,828	$332,700
#16	Hancock County	0.83%	$2,561	$310,400

How Maine Compares

Maine

1.02%

National Average

0.92%

Neighboring States

New Hampshire

1.66%

Calculate Your Property Tax in Maine

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State

County

Home Value

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Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,060

$255/month · Rate: 1.02%

Home Value

$300,000

Taxable Value

$300,000

Effective Rate

1.02%

Maine Property Tax Exemptions

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General Homestead

$25,000 reduction in assessed value

Primary residence owners who have lived in Maine for 12+ months

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Disabled Veteran

$6,000 reduction in assessed value; paraplegic veterans receive up to $50,000

Veterans with service-connected disability of 62% or more

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Property Tax Fairness Credit

Up to $1,000 for non-seniors; up to $1,500 for age 65+

Maine residents; income limits apply

Not sure which exemption applies to you? See our full homestead exemption guide for all 50 states, including amounts and application deadlines.

When Are Property Taxes Due in Maine?

Maine has no single statewide property tax due date. Each municipality sets its own schedule, most commonly a fall due date or two semi-annual installments.

Dates vary by locality

Property tax is assessed and collected by each municipality (city, town, or plantation), and there is no statewide due date. Most towns bill annually with taxes due in September or October; many split into two semi-annual installments (commonly fall and spring), and a few bill quarterly. Examples: Brunswick uses two installments (Oct 15 and Apr 15); Saco bills half in September and half in March; Westbrook bills quarterly (August, November, February, May). Owners must check their town tax collector.

If you pay late: Late payments accrue interest at an annual rate set each year by the municipality up to a statutory maximum (roughly 7-8% in recent years).

See how Maine compares in our full guide to property tax due dates for all 50 states.

Nearby States

New Hampshire

1.66%

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (the latest available). Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.