Tax Rate: |
$16.30 per thousand of valuation for fiscal year 2011/12 |
Due Dates: |
November 15, 2011 & May 15, 2012 |
Overdue Interest: |
7% |
Fiscal Year: |
July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 |
Assessment Date: |
April 1, 2011 |
Commitment Date: |
August 22, 2011 |
Assessment Ratio: |
90% |
How can I see my property tax assessment? For current property information, including ownership data, exemptions, photos, sales information, and more, click on the following link which is updated quarterly. This database also includes an interactive GIS component.
Where do I pay my tax bill? Currently, tax bill payments cannot to be made online, although this is a service that we plan on providing in the near future. Tax payments can be made in the Town Clerk’s Office. Payment arrangements for overdue taxes can be made by contacting the Finance Office at (207)222-1610.
How can I find out if my taxes have been paid? You can call the Town Clerk's Office at at (207)222-1670 to check the status of tax payments.
Where can I get a copy of my tax bill? Copies of tax bills are available in PDF format, indexed by first letter of last name, and can be viewed and printed. If you choose to print a copy of your bill, please remember to check off the “print current page” option or you will end up printing more than you bargained for!
Why Is The Tax Bill Still In My Name If I Sold My Property? According to Maine's Taxation Law, the Assessor is legally required to issue the annual tax bill to the owner of record as of April 1st. If you sold your property on June 1st, the tax bill due in November and the second payment due the following May, must be in your name.
For example:
• April 1, 2011, you owned the property.
• June, 2011, you sold the property.
• August, 2011 the annual tax bill is “committed”.
• November, 2011 the first half payment is due.
• May, 2012 the second half payment is due.
Your name will appear on all the bills until the new bill is issued for November of 2012.
IMPORTANT: Please discuss the property tax bill at the closing - who is responsible for payment of the taxes and who you will forward the bill to when you receive it. Neither the Assessor nor Tax Collector is responsible for the proration of taxes between buyer and seller.
What kind of tax relief is available to residents? There are several programs designed to provide tax relief to residents. Please click on a link below to find out more information on an exemption and to print an application.
The State also offers several other programs designed to provide tax relief. For more information on these programs please click here.
The State also offers a program called the “Circuit Breaker Program” designed to refund property taxes to residents who qualify within the income guidelines.
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