Property tax in Maine: rates, averages, and deductions
State averages from Census ACS, deduction data from IRS SOI, and county rankings below.
Avg property tax
$2,525
annual, median
Avg home value
$215,438
Avg mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI
% claiming mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI
Highest property tax counties
- 1.Cumberland County$4,372
- 2.York County$3,574
- 3.Knox County$3,415
- 4.Sagadahoc County$3,219
- 5.Androscoggin County$2,859
- 6.Lincoln County$2,789
- 7.Waldo County$2,499
- 8.Kennebec County$2,443
- 9.Hancock County$2,382
- 10.Penobscot County$2,340
Lowest property tax counties
- 1.Piscataquis County$1,429
- 2.Aroostook County$1,562
- 3.Washington County$1,619
- 4.Somerset County$1,836
- 5.Franklin County$1,948
- 6.Oxford County$2,107
- 7.Penobscot County$2,340
- 8.Hancock County$2,382
- 9.Kennebec County$2,443
- 10.Waldo County$2,499
Frequently asked questions
What is the average property tax in Maine?
Census ACS median property tax in Maine is around $2,525 per year. Effective rate varies by county.
Can I deduct property taxes on my federal return?
The SALT deduction (state and local taxes, including property tax) is capped under current federal law. IRS SOI shows the average Maine filer who claimed the property tax deduction took not yet imported.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes in every state, though the process varies. Start with your county assessor's website for timelines and grounds for appeal. A successful appeal reduces your assessed value and the tax bill that flows from it.
Data sources
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