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Hancock County, ME Property Tax Calculator
Hancock County homeowners pay a median $2,561 a year in property tax, 0.82% of a median $310,400 home: below Maine's 1.02% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Hancock County by home value, at 0.82%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $160,000 | $1,320 | $110 |
| $230,000 | $1,898 | $158 |
| $310,000 | $2,558 | $213 |
| $470,000 | $3,878 | $323 |
| $620,000 | $5,115 | $426 |
Hancock County against Maine and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | 0.82% | $2,561 | $310,400 | $72,744 |
| 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 Hancock 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 Hancock County?
The effective rate is 0.82%: a median $2,561 a year on a median $310,400 home. That's the 9th highest of the 9 Maine counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Hancock County?
About $3,300 a year, $275 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Hancock County compare with the rest of Maine?
Its rate is below the state's 1.02%. Across Maine, covered counties range from 0.82% to 1.16%.
How do I lower my Hancock 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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