Maine property tax rates by county
Maine · #19 of 52 · 16 counties
Median annual property tax $3,036 · median home value $296,600
Above the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Payment dates are set locally — see below.
When it's due in Maine
All statesPayment dates vary by local tax authority.
Check your city, town or county tax collector for this year's deadline. The statewide notes below are a general guide.
| Late penalty | interest rate fixed by municipality at annual town meeting, not to exceed state treasurer cap (typically 8-9% per year under 36 M.R.S. § 505(4)) |
|---|---|
| Early-payment discount | municipalities may vote discount up to 10% for prompt payment (36 M.R.S. § 505(3)) |
| Appeal window | within 185 days after date of commitment of taxes to local assessors (36 M.R.S. § 841) |
county/municipal-set; municipalities determine due dates and installments (commonly 1 payment in Sept/Oct or semi-annual in Sept/Oct and March/April). Regular annual schedule; tax year: property tax year April 1 - March 31, bills mailed summer. Source: 36 M.R.S. § 505, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.
Counties, highest rate first
- Knox CountyMedian home value $324,900
- Androscoggin CountyMedian home value $252,800
- Penobscot CountyMedian home value $214,100
- Aroostook CountyMedian home value $149,700
- Kennebec CountyMedian home value $238,200
- Somerset CountyMedian home value $166,900
- Cumberland CountyMedian home value $451,200
- Waldo CountyMedian home value $257,700
- Sagadahoc CountyMedian home value $333,300
- Franklin CountyMedian home value $194,700
- Washington CountyMedian home value $161,800
- Oxford CountyMedian home value $217,300
- York CountyMedian home value $395,700
- Piscataquis CountyMedian home value $170,200
- Lincoln CountyMedian home value $332,700
- Hancock CountyMedian home value $310,400
Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.