Penobscot County, ME property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Penobscot County is 1.26%, above the Maine median of 1.10% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,435 a year on a home worth $193,800.
- Effective rate
- 1.26%
- Median annual bill
- $2,435
- Median home value
- $193,800
- Rank in Maine
- 2of 16
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,520 | $210 |
| $300,000 | $3,780 | $315 |
| $400,000 | $5,040 | $420 |
| $500,000 | $6,300 | $525 |
| $750,000 | $9,450 | $788 |
| $1,000,000 | $12,600 | $1,050 |
Penobscot County compared with Maine and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penobscot County | 1.26% | $2,435 | $193,800 |
| Maine median | 1.10% | $2,926 | $266,400 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Penobscot County, ME?
The median effective property tax rate in Penobscot County is 1.26% of home value, above the Maine median of 1.10% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,435 a year on a median home value of $193,800 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Penobscot County?
About $5,040 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.26%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Penobscot County compare with the rest of Maine?
Penobscot County ranks 2 of 16 Maine counties by effective rate. The Maine median is 1.10% and the median bill is $2,926.