Maine (ME) Property Tax Info

Property Tax Rank in US (best =1)	43
Corporate Tax Rank in US (best =1)	38
Sales Tax Rank in US (best =1)	8
Effective Real-Estate Tax Rate	1.40%
Is Personal Property Taxable	Yes
Maine State Website	http://maine.gov/
Capital	Augusta
Largest City	Portland
Largest Metro Area	535,420

Important Dates

For Real Property

Maine Property Tax Filing Deadline Varies locally
Maine Property Tax Appeal Deadline Within 6 months of Commitment Date

For Business Personal Property

BPP Filing (Rendition) Deadline Usually Between April 15 and May 1
BPP Appeal Deadline Jan 1

Maine Property Tax Rate

Maine property tax Rates vary significantly depending on where you live, however. For example, the average effective rate in Hancock County is 1.00%, lowest in the state. On the other hand, the average effective rate in Androscoggin County is 1.71%, highest in the state.

Maine Property Tax Rate - personal property tax

Property tax rates in Maine are well above the U.S. average. The state’s average effective property tax rate is 1.30%, while the national average is currently around 1.07%. The typical Maine resident will pay $2,597 a year in property taxes.

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