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Penobscot County

Penobscot County, Maine

Effective Tax Rate

1.26%

Median Annual Tax

$2,435

How Penobscot County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Penobscot County$2,435
Maine State Average$2,598
National Average$1,924

Penobscot County

1.26%

Effective rate

Maine Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$2,718

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,957

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,435

Monthly Escrow

$203

Effective Rate

1.26%

vs. Maine State Average▼ 6.3% below
vs. National Average▼ 9.5% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Penobscot County, Maine?
The effective property tax rate in Penobscot County, Maine is 1.26%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Penobscot County?
The median annual property tax payment in Penobscot County is $2,435. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,718, while those without a mortgage pay $1,957.
How does Penobscot County compare to the Maine average?
Penobscot County's effective tax rate of 1.26% is higher than the Maine state average of 1.10%. The median annual property tax in Penobscot County is $2,435, compared to the state average of $2,598.
What is the median home value in Penobscot County, Maine?
The median home value in Penobscot County, Maine is $193,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Maine?
Property taxes in Maine are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Androscoggin County(ME)

Rate1.26%
Median Tax$2,913

Knox County(ME)

Rate1.25%
Median Tax$3,643

Aroostook County(ME)

Rate1.22%
Median Tax$1,611

Somerset County(ME)

Rate1.16%
Median Tax$1,798
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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.

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