Aroostook County, ME Property Taxes (2026)

Aroostook County owners pay a median of $1,611 a year on a median home value of $131,700, an effective rate of 1.22%. That's the 4th-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

1.22%

4th highest of 16 in ME

Median annual bill

$1,611

~$134/month

Median home value

$131,700

Maine county median

1.12%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Aroostook County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Aroostook County's 1.22% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,607
Savings at 10–15% off
$161–$241
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Aroostook County vs. Maine vs. U.S. property tax rates

Aroostook County1.22%
Maine county median1.12%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Aroostook County's effective property tax rate is 1.22%, vs. 1.12% for the median Maine county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 4th 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 Aroostook County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Aroostook 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 $1,611 bill, 10–15% off is $161–$242 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Maine

Maine homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Aroostook 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 Aroostook County, Maine?
The median effective property tax rate in Aroostook County is 1.22%: a median annual bill of $1,611 on a median home value of $131,700. That's the 4th-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 Aroostook County?
The median Aroostook County property tax bill is $1,611 a year, about $134 a month, compared with a Maine county median of $2,478.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Aroostook County?
The deadline to appeal in Aroostook County is 185 days after commitment. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Aroostook County a high property tax area?
Aroostook County's 1.22% effective rate is above the Maine county median of 1.12% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 4th-highest rate of 16 Maine counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Aroostook County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Piscataquis County

Rate: 0.97%

Median bill: $1,487

Penobscot County

Rate: 1.26%

Median bill: $2,435

Somerset County

Rate: 1.16%

Median bill: $1,798

Washington County

Rate: 1.12%

Median bill: $1,654

Franklin County

Rate: 1.07%

Median bill: $1,897

Hancock County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $2,445

Waldo County

Rate: 1.08%

Median bill: $2,593

Kennebec County

Rate: 1.14%

Median bill: $2,510

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