Piscataquis County Property Tax Rate

Maine

0.90%effective rate

Piscataquis County, Maine has an effective property tax rate of 0.90%, which is 2% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $170,200, homeowners pay approximately $1,537 per year in property taxes. Piscataquis County ranks #14 out of 16 counties in Maine for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,537

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$170,200

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.51%

Median income: $61,345

State Rank📍

#14

of 16 counties in ME

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,714

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,378

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Piscataquis County pay on average $336 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Piscataquis County Compares

Piscataquis County
0.90%
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 Piscataquis 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 Piscataquis County

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,700

$225/month · Rate: 0.90%

Quick Facts

Population17,263
Owner-Occupied45%
National Rank#1350 of 3,135
Median Income$61,345

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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.