Lincoln County Property Tax Rate

Maine

0.85%effective rate

Lincoln County, Maine has an effective property tax rate of 0.85%, which is 8% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $332,700, homeowners pay approximately $2,828 per year in property taxes. Lincoln County ranks #15 out of 16 counties in Maine for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,828

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$332,700

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.68%

Median income: $76,875

State Rank📍

#15

of 16 counties in ME

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,803

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,864

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Lincoln County pay on average -$61 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Lincoln County Compares

Lincoln County
0.85%
Maine Average
1.02%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Maine

Knox
1.17%
Androscoggin
1.16%
Penobscot
1.16%
Aroostook
1.12%
Kennebec
1.09%
Somerset
1.08%
Cumberland
1.04%
Franklin
1.04%

Maine Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Lincoln County homeowners

General Homestead

$25,000 reduction in assessed value

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

Disabled Veteran

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

Veterans with service-connected disability of 62% or more

Property Tax Fairness Credit

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

Maine residents; income limits apply

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Lincoln County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,550

$213/month · Rate: 0.85%

Quick Facts

Population36,099
Owner-Occupied57.2%
National Rank#1462 of 3,135
Median Income$76,875

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.