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Cumberland County, ME Property Tax Calculator
Cumberland County homeowners pay a median $4,707 a year in property tax, 1.04% of a median $451,200 home: above Maine's 1.02% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Cumberland County by home value, at 1.04%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $230,000 | $2,399 | $200 |
| $340,000 | $3,546 | $296 |
| $450,000 | $4,693 | $391 |
| $680,000 | $7,092 | $591 |
| $900,000 | $9,387 | $782 |
Cumberland County against Maine and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 1.04% | $4,707 | $451,200 | $95,677 |
| Maine | 1.02% | $3,036 | $296,600 | $74,733 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Cumberland County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Cumberland County?
The effective rate is 1.04%: a median $4,707 a year on a median $451,200 home. That's the 6th highest of the 9 Maine counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Cumberland County?
About $4,172 a year, $348 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Cumberland County compare with the rest of Maine?
Its rate is above the state's 1.02%. Across Maine, covered counties range from 0.82% to 1.16%.
How do I lower my Cumberland County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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