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Maine Property Tax Calculator
Maine homeowners pay a median $3,036 a year in property tax, 1.02% of a median $296,600 home: the 19th highest effective rate of the 50 states and DC.
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Effective property tax rates in Maine counties
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | 1.16% | $2,940 | $252,800 |
| Penobscot County | 1.16% | $2,481 | $214,100 |
| Aroostook County | 1.12% | $1,672 | $149,700 |
| Kennebec County | 1.09% | $2,605 | $238,200 |
| Somerset County | 1.08% | $1,798 | $166,900 |
| Cumberland County | 1.04% | $4,707 | $451,200 |
| Oxford County | 0.99% | $2,162 | $217,300 |
| York County | 0.96% | $3,787 | $395,700 |
| Hancock County | 0.82% | $2,561 | $310,400 |
Property tax in Maine by home value, at 1.02%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,536 | $128 |
| $220,000 | $2,253 | $188 |
| $300,000 | $3,072 | $256 |
| $440,000 | $4,506 | $375 |
| $590,000 | $6,042 | $503 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Maine, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at Maine's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Maine?
The effective rate is 1.02%: homeowners pay a median $3,036 a year on a median $296,600 home, above the national 0.94%.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Maine?
About $3,072 a year at Maine's effective rate, though it varies by county: from 0.82% in Hancock County to 1.16% in Androscoggin County.
Do Maine homeowners with a mortgage pay more?
Owners with a mortgage report a median $3,243, against $2,748 for those without, mostly because recent buyers own pricier, more recently assessed homes.
Where can I check my Maine property tax bill?
Your county assessor or treasurer: the assessor sets your home's taxable value and handles exemption applications; the treasurer or tax collector bills and collects.
Property tax by county in Maine
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