Maine Property Appraisers & Tax Directory
Directory of all 16 counties in Maine. Access local property valuation administrators, parcel search GIS maps, and tax appeal boards.
County Property Tax Calculator
Estimated using County's effective tax rate of 1.28% (Assessment ratio: 100%)
Maine County Assessors Directory
Select your county to view the local property appraiser office and parcel search portal.
Androscoggin County
Seat: Auburn
Aroostook County
Seat: Houlton
Cumberland County
Seat: Portland
Franklin County
Seat: Farmington
Hancock County
Seat: Ellsworth
Kennebec County
Seat: Augusta
Knox County
Seat: Rockland
Lincoln County
Seat: Wiscasset
Oxford County
Seat: Paris
Penobscot County
Seat: Bangor
Piscataquis County
Seat: Dover-Foxcroft
Sagadahoc County
Seat: Bath
Somerset County
Seat: Skowhegan
Waldo County
Seat: Belfast
Washington County
Seat: Machias
York County
Seat: Alfred
Maine Property Tax Laws & Rules
Maine Homestead Exemption reduces the assessed value of primary residence by up to $25,000.
Property Tax Fairness Credit provides refundable income tax credits up to $1,500 for seniors. $6,000 valuation deduction for wartime veterans aged 62+.
Within 185 days of the commitment date of municipal taxes.
Appeals are filed before the: Local Board of Assessment Review.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax rate in Maine?
The average effective property tax rate in Maine is approximately 1.28%. Actual tax bills depend on your county, municipality, and local school district levies.
How are properties assessed in Maine?
Under Maine law, properties are assessed at a statutory assessment ratio of 100% of fair market value by the local Town / City Assessor's Office.
When is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Maine?
In Maine, property valuation appeals must generally be filed by: Within 185 days of the commitment date of municipal taxes. Appeals are heard by the local Local Board of Assessment Review.
What homestead exemptions are available in Maine?
Maine Homestead Exemption reduces the assessed value of primary residence by up to $25,000.
State Tax Authority
Agency: Maine Revenue Services - Property Tax Division
Visit Official State Tax Agency