Maine property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Maine is 1.10%, above the national median of 0.98%, ranking 18 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $2,926 a year on a home worth $266,400. On a $300,000 home that is about $3,300 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 1.10%
- Median annual bill
- $2,926
- Median home value
- $266,400
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 18of 51
Property tax by county in Maine
All 16 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 1.11% | $4,577 | $411,400 | 305,940 |
| York County | 1.03% | $3,691 | $357,200 | 214,731 |
| Penobscot County | 1.26% | $2,435 | $193,800 | 153,571 |
| Kennebec County | 1.14% | $2,510 | $219,900 | 125,614 |
| Androscoggin County | 1.26% | $2,913 | $232,000 | 112,323 |
| Aroostook County | 1.22% | $1,611 | $131,700 | 67,227 |
| Oxford County | 1.09% | $2,103 | $192,300 | 58,728 |
| Hancock County | 0.88% | $2,445 | $278,400 | 56,084 |
| Somerset County | 1.16% | $1,798 | $155,200 | 50,852 |
| Knox County | 1.25% | $3,643 | $290,800 | 40,860 |
| Waldo County | 1.08% | $2,593 | $239,100 | 40,006 |
| Sagadahoc County | 1.12% | $3,365 | $300,200 | 37,093 |
| Lincoln County | 0.93% | $2,850 | $306,200 | 35,840 |
| Washington County | 1.12% | $1,654 | $147,100 | 31,261 |
| Franklin County | 1.07% | $1,897 | $176,700 | 30,145 |
| Piscataquis County | 0.97% | $1,487 | $153,300 | 17,125 |
Maine compared with the United States
The Maine median bill of $2,926 is below the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Maine are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Maine?
The median effective property tax rate in Maine is 1.10% of home value, above the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $3,300 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Maine county has the highest property tax?
Androscoggin County has the highest median effective rate in Maine at 1.26%. Hancock County has the lowest at 0.88%. The largest county by population, Cumberland County, is at 1.11%.