Maine Property Tax Rates by County (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates across 16 Maine counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is 185 days after commitment.
Effective Tax Rate
1.00%
Lower than the national median of 1.02%
Median Home Value
$225,950
Median Annual Tax Bill
$2,478
How Are Property Taxes Calculated in Maine?
Property taxes in Maine are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across Maine counties is 1.00%, which is below the national median of 1.02%.
If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment. TaxDrop handles the entire process — you only pay if we save you $500 or more.
All 16 Maine Counties
| County | Eff. Tax Rate | Median Home Value | Median Annual Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County → | 1.26% | $232,000 | $2,913 |
| Aroostook County → | 1.22% | $131,700 | $1,611 |
| Cumberland County → | 1.11% | $411,400 | $4,577 |
| Franklin County → | 1.07% | $176,700 | $1,897 |
| Hancock County → | 0.88% | $278,400 | $2,445 |
| Kennebec County → | 1.14% | $219,900 | $2,510 |
| Knox County → | 1.25% | $290,800 | $3,643 |
| Lincoln County → | 0.93% | $306,200 | $2,850 |
| Oxford County → | 1.09% | $192,300 | $2,103 |
| Penobscot County → | 1.26% | $193,800 | $2,435 |
| Piscataquis County → | 0.97% | $153,300 | $1,487 |
| Sagadahoc County → | 1.12% | $300,200 | $3,365 |
| Somerset County → | 1.16% | $155,200 | $1,798 |
| Waldo County → | 1.08% | $239,100 | $2,593 |
| Washington County → | 1.12% | $147,100 | $1,654 |
| York County → | 1.03% | $357,200 | $3,691 |
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Key Highlights
Highest Tax Rate
1.26%
Penobscot County
Lowest Tax Rate
0.88%
Hancock County
Highest Tax Bill
$4,577
Cumberland County
Lowest Tax Bill
$1,487
Piscataquis County
Think your property is over-assessed?
TaxDrop helps Maine homeowners appeal their property tax assessment. You pay nothing unless we save you $500 or more.
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Filing a property tax appeal in Maine is your legal right. Here is the basic process:
- Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
- File your appeal before the deadline (185 days after commitment).
- Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
- Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
- Receive a decision on your assessed value.
TaxDrop handles this entire process for you. Our experts analyze your property, build your case, and represent you. You only pay if we save you $500 or more.
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30-60% of properties are over-assessed, but only 5% of homeowners challenge their bill. TaxDrop makes it easy to fight back. No upfront cost. No fee if we save you less than $500.
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