Maine property tax calculator
Estimate your Maine property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 0.98%, #19 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
Maine property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | 1.19% | $2,940 | $252,800 |
| Aroostook County | 1.06% | $1,672 | $149,700 |
| Cumberland County | 1.01% | $4,707 | $451,200 |
| Franklin County | 0.99% | $2,027 | $194,700 |
| Hancock County | 0.84% | $2,561 | $310,400 |
| Kennebec County | 1.04% | $2,605 | $238,200 |
| Knox County | 1.08% | $3,786 | $324,900 |
| Lincoln County | 0.85% | $2,828 | $332,700 |
| Oxford County | 0.87% | $2,162 | $217,300 |
| Penobscot County | 1.11% | $2,481 | $214,100 |
| Piscataquis County | 0.78% | $1,537 | $170,200 |
| Sagadahoc County | 0.99% | $3,470 | $333,300 |
| Somerset County | 0.99% | $1,798 | $166,900 |
| Waldo County | 1.00% | $2,684 | $257,700 |
| Washington County | 0.93% | $1,683 | $161,800 |
| York County | 0.89% | $3,787 | $395,700 |
Maine property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in Maine?
Maine's average effective property tax rate is 0.98% of home value, which ranks #19 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Maine?
At the Maine average of 0.98%, about $3,920 a year. By county it ranges from about $3,120 in Piscataquis County (0.78%) to about $4,760 in Androscoggin County (1.19%).
Which Maine county has the highest property tax rate?
Androscoggin County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 1.19%. Piscataquis County has the lowest at 0.78%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my Maine property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in Maine? See the Maine county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.