Estimate your Maine property tax based on the state's 1.08% average effective rate. Enter your home value for an instant, free calculation.
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Maine has a moderate-to-high effective property tax rate of 1.08%, ranking 18th nationally. Property taxes are the primary local revenue source in Maine, funding schools and municipal services with minimal state support.
Maine municipalities assess property at 100% of just value and set their own mill rates. There is no statewide property tax cap, and rates vary widely between coastal resort towns with high values and inland communities.
| Home Value | Estimated Annual Tax | Monthly (Escrow) |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,700 | $225/mo |
| $314,500 (median) | $3,397 | $283/mo |
| $600,000 | $6,480 | $540/mo |
Maine's Homestead Exemption reduces assessed value by $25,000 for owner-occupied primary residences. The Property Tax Fairness Credit provides a refundable income tax credit for homeowners and renters whose property taxes exceed a percentage of income.
Maine property tax due dates are set by each municipality. Most communities have taxes due in September, October, or November.
York County and Cumberland County (Portland area) have the highest home values and bills. Vacationland status means many Maine properties are second homes that don't qualify for homestead exemptions.