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Piscataquis County

Piscataquis County, Maine

Effective Tax Rate

0.97%

Median Annual Tax

$1,487

How Piscataquis County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Piscataquis County$1,487
Maine State Average$2,598
National Average$1,924

Piscataquis County

0.97%

Effective rate

Maine Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,684

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,338

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,487

Monthly Escrow

$124

Effective Rate

0.97%

vs. Maine State Average▼ 42.8% below
vs. National Average▼ 44.7% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Piscataquis County, Maine?
The effective property tax rate in Piscataquis County, Maine is 0.97%. 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 Piscataquis County?
The median annual property tax payment in Piscataquis County is $1,487. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,684, while those without a mortgage pay $1,338.
How does Piscataquis County compare to the Maine average?
Piscataquis County's effective tax rate of 0.97% is lower than the Maine state average of 1.10%. The median annual property tax in Piscataquis County is $1,487, compared to the state average of $2,598.
What is the median home value in Piscataquis County, Maine?
The median home value in Piscataquis County, Maine is $153,300, 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

Lincoln County(ME)

Rate0.93%
Median Tax$2,850

York County(ME)

Rate1.03%
Median Tax$3,691

Hancock County(ME)

Rate0.88%
Median Tax$2,445

Franklin County(ME)

Rate1.07%
Median Tax$1,897
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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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