Androscoggin County, ME Property Taxes (2026)

Androscoggin County owners pay a median of $2,913 a year on a median home value of $232,000, an effective rate of 1.26%. That's the 1st-highest rate of 16 Maine counties with Census data, above the Maine county median of 1.12%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.26%

1st highest of 16 in ME

Median annual bill

$2,913

~$243/month

Median home value

$232,000

Maine county median

1.12%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Androscoggin County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Androscoggin County's 1.26% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,923
Savings at 10–15% off
$292–$438
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Androscoggin County vs. Maine vs. U.S. property tax rates

Androscoggin County1.26%
Maine county median1.12%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Androscoggin County's effective property tax rate is 1.26%, vs. 1.12% for the median Maine county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 1st of 16 in Maine. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Androscoggin County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Androscoggin Town Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Androscoggin County deadline is 185 days after commitment. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Town Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $2,913 bill, 10–15% off is $291–$437 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Maine

Maine homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Androscoggin Town Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Androscoggin County, Maine?
The median effective property tax rate in Androscoggin County is 1.26%: a median annual bill of $2,913 on a median home value of $232,000. That's the 1st-highest rate of 16 Maine counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Androscoggin County?
The median Androscoggin County property tax bill is $2,913 a year, about $243 a month, compared with a Maine county median of $2,478.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Androscoggin County?
The deadline to appeal in Androscoggin County is 185 days after commitment. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Androscoggin County a high property tax area?
Androscoggin County's 1.26% effective rate is above the Maine county median of 1.12% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 1st-highest rate of 16 Maine counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Androscoggin County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Sagadahoc County

Rate: 1.12%

Median bill: $3,365

Cumberland County

Rate: 1.11%

Median bill: $4,577

Kennebec County

Rate: 1.14%

Median bill: $2,510

Oxford County

Rate: 1.09%

Median bill: $2,103

Lincoln County

Rate: 0.93%

Median bill: $2,850

York County

Rate: 1.03%

Median bill: $3,691

Franklin County

Rate: 1.07%

Median bill: $1,897

Waldo County

Rate: 1.08%

Median bill: $2,593

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