Knox County, ME Property Taxes (2026)

Knox County owners pay a median of $3,643 a year on a median home value of $290,800, an effective rate of 1.25%. That's the 3rd-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

1.25%

3rd highest of 16 in ME

Median annual bill

$3,643

~$304/month

Median home value

$290,800

Maine county median

1.12%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Knox County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Knox County's 1.25% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$3,635
Savings at 10–15% off
$364–$545
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Knox County vs. Maine vs. U.S. property tax rates

Knox County1.25%
Maine county median1.12%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Knox County's effective property tax rate is 1.25%, vs. 1.12% for the median Maine county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 3rd 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 Knox County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Knox 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 $3,643 bill, 10–15% off is $364–$546 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Maine

Maine homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Knox 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 Knox County, Maine?
The median effective property tax rate in Knox County is 1.25%: a median annual bill of $3,643 on a median home value of $290,800. That's the 3rd-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 Knox County?
The median Knox County property tax bill is $3,643 a year, about $304 a month, compared with a Maine county median of $2,478.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Knox County?
The deadline to appeal in Knox County is 185 days after commitment. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Knox County a high property tax area?
Knox County's 1.25% effective rate is above the Maine county median of 1.12% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 3rd-highest rate of 16 Maine counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Knox County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Lincoln County

Rate: 0.93%

Median bill: $2,850

Waldo County

Rate: 1.08%

Median bill: $2,593

Sagadahoc County

Rate: 1.12%

Median bill: $3,365

Kennebec County

Rate: 1.14%

Median bill: $2,510

Hancock County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $2,445

Androscoggin County

Rate: 1.26%

Median bill: $2,913

Cumberland County

Rate: 1.11%

Median bill: $4,577

Oxford County

Rate: 1.09%

Median bill: $2,103

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