Maine Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 16 counties.
Average Annual Tax
$2,598
Average Rate
1.10%
Average Home Value
$236,581
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$2,598
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
1.10%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$236,581
National avg $281,900
Counties
16
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Maine
Maine taxes property slightly above the national norm
Maine's average effective property tax rate of 1.107% edges out the national median of 1.03%, placing the state in the upper-middle tier nationwide. Despite this higher rate, Maine's median property tax bill of $2,598 runs $92 below the national median, a result of home values averaging $236,581—well below the national median of $281,900.
County-by-county rates span nearly 40 percentage points
Hancock County's 0.878% effective rate and Penobscot County's 1.256% define Maine's tax range, but the real story lies in dollar differences: median bills jump from $1,487 in rural Piscataquis County to $4,577 in coastal Cumberland County. This $3,090 gap reflects both rate variation and stark differences in home values across the state's 16 counties.
A typical Maine homeowner pays $2,598 annually
With a median home value of $236,581, a typical Maine property owner faces an annual tax bill of $2,598—roughly equivalent to $216 per month. This burden is lighter than the national median by $92, giving Maine middle-class homeowners some relief despite above-average tax rates.
Coastal and southern counties cost far more
Cumberland County (home to Portland) and York County (southern coast) lead the state in property tax bills at $4,577 and $3,691 respectively, driven by higher home values and tourism-economy premiums. Meanwhile, rural northern counties like Piscataquis, Aroostook, and Washington keep bills below $1,700, making them refuges for tax-conscious homeowners.
Maine is a moderate-tax state with sharp divisions
Maine sits just above average nationally on tax rates, but below average on actual bills—a sweet spot for budget-conscious buyers seeking affordable homes. The real divide runs geographic: southern coastal counties demand premium payments, while the rural north offers genuine tax relief for those willing to trade coastal living for savings.
Highest Property Tax Rates
All Maine Counties
| County | Effective Rate | Median Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | 1.26% | $2,913 |
| Aroostook County | 1.22% | $1,611 |
| Cumberland County | 1.11% | $4,577 |
| Franklin County | 1.07% | $1,897 |
| Hancock County | 0.88% | $2,445 |
| Kennebec County | 1.14% | $2,510 |
| Knox County | 1.25% | $3,643 |
| Lincoln County | 0.93% | $2,850 |
| Oxford County | 1.09% | $2,103 |
| Penobscot County | 1.26% | $2,435 |
| Piscataquis County | 0.97% | $1,487 |
| Sagadahoc County | 1.12% | $3,365 |
| Somerset County | 1.16% | $1,798 |
| Waldo County | 1.08% | $2,593 |
| Washington County | 1.12% | $1,654 |
| York County | 1.03% | $3,691 |
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.