Waldo County Property Tax Rate

Maine

1.04%effective rate

Waldo County, Maine has an effective property tax rate of 1.04%, which is 13% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $257,700, homeowners pay approximately $2,684 per year in property taxes. Waldo County ranks #10 out of 16 counties in Maine for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,684

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$257,700

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.69%

Median income: $72,782

State Rank📍

#10

of 16 counties in ME

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,756

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,572

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Waldo County pay on average $184 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Waldo County Compares

Waldo County
1.04%
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 Waldo 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 Waldo County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,120

$260/month · Rate: 1.04%

Quick Facts

Population40,192
Owner-Occupied64.3%
National Rank#1017 of 3,135
Median Income$72,782

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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.