CountyTax

Maine property tax rates by county

Maine · #19 of 52 · 16 counties

1.02%state benchmark

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 states

Payment 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 penaltyinterest 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 discountmunicipalities may vote discount up to 10% for prompt payment (36 M.R.S. § 505(3))
Appeal windowwithin 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

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.