General Taxation Information

Under Maine State Law, the ownership and valuation of all real estate or personal property subject to taxation shall be fixed as of April 1st.  For fiscal year 2023-2024, that date was April 1, 2023.

After eight (8) months, and no later than one (1) year from the date of commitment, a lien will be placed on all real estate for which taxes remain unpaid.  This lien will be filed in the name of the owner assessed on April 1, 2023.  Requests for tax abatements for the fiscal year 2023-2024 must be submitted to the assessor by February 29, 2024. 

FMI on the sale of property and property tax responsibility, please see the information bulletin "Important Notice about Property Taxes for Buyers and Sellers of Real Estate" on the Maine Revenue Website

Due dates for Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 taxes are October 12, 2023 and March 6, 2024.

Interest dates are October 26, 2023 and March 20, 2024.

Mil Rate is $15.95 per thousand dollars of valuation for fiscal year 2023-2024.