Average property tax rates in Maine
Across the 16 Maine counties we index here, modeled effective rates average about 1.12% (population-weighted), which works out to roughly $3,114 per year on each jurisdiction’s own benchmark before exemptions—open a row for the exact home-value assumption behind that place’s figure.
Summaries here include only counties in the current dataset—not every subdivision in the state.
- Indexed counties
- 16
- Avg. effective rate
- 1.12%
- Population-weighted from indexed county rows in this state.
Avg. modeled annual tax (same basis): $3,114
How this compares nationally
The population-weighted average modeled rate across indexed Maine counties is 1.12%. That sits near the broad national band many surveys use for orientation (often roughly 1–1.3% of home value, varying by source and methodology)—use it as context, not a benchmark for “fair” taxation.
Orientation band (~1–1.3%): broad U.S. survey context. See Tax Foundation — Property taxes as a percentage of owner-occupied housing value (state / local, illustrative national context).
Tools
Ballpark from average rate
Uses a population-weighted average effective rate across the counties we publish for Maine. Open a county page for jurisdiction-specific figures.
Your value
Illustrative annual tax
$4,495
Uses the state’s population-weighted average effective rate (1.12%) across indexed counties—not a specific jurisdiction.
Scaled by 1.12% — the population-weighted mean effective rate across indexed county rows in this state (weights fall back to equal per row when population is missing). Not specific to any one jurisdiction.
Not a tax bill, legal estimate, or appeal tool. Exemptions, caps, specials, and assessment rules can change your actual amount; confirm with your assessor or collector.
Counties
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| Androscoggin County | 1.26% | $2,913 | $232,000 | 115,272 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aroostook County | 1.22% | $1,611 | $131,700 | 66,776 |
| Cumberland County | 1.11% | $4,577 | $411,400 | 313,809 |
| Franklin County | 1.07% | $1,897 | $176,700 | 30,902 |
| Hancock County | 0.88% | $2,445 | $278,400 | 56,946 |
| Kennebec County | 1.14% | $2,510 | $219,900 | 128,461 |
| Knox County | 1.25% | $3,643 | $290,800 | 40,981 |
| Lincoln County | 0.93% | $2,850 | $306,200 | 36,491 |
| Oxford County | 1.09% | $2,103 | $192,300 | 60,039 |
| Penobscot County | 1.26% | $2,435 | $193,800 | 156,840 |
FAQ
Common questions
Statewide orientation for Maine—open a county page for parcel-level rules.
What do these Maine county pages show?
Each indexed Maine county page uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians (B25103 / B25077) with an implied effective rate (median tax ÷ median value), plus state statutory and agency references.
Why is the statewide average different from one Maine county?
This hub averages population-weighted implied rates across 16 counties using POPESTIMATE2024 (or ACS B01003 where aligned in source data). Each county’s median tax ÷ median value reflects its own housing stock—not your parcel.
When are property taxes due in Maine?
Maine property taxes are billed by municipalities; many towns use September and March (or similar) installments—confirm on your tax commitment.
How should I compare Maine counties to the rest of the U.S.?
Maine county pages use ACS 2023 medians—align comparisons to the same Census definitions; local assessments, classes (especially in Hawaii), and district millage drive actual bills. See our national context note and Rate Gazetteer’s methodology page.