In short
Homeowners in Maine paid a median $3,036 a year in property tax on a home with a median value of $296,600, 1.02% of the value (Census ACS 2020-2024), rank 19 of 51 including DC. Across its 16 counties, the ratio ranges from 0.83% in Hancock County to 1.17% in Knox County; the highest median bill is in Cumberland County ($4,707).
Every county
| County | Tax ÷ value | Median tax, per year | Margin of error | Median home value | Owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County | 1.17% | $3,786 | ±$131 | $324,900 | 14,551 |
| Androscoggin County | 1.16% | $2,940 | ±$68 | $252,800 | 31,865 |
| Penobscot County | 1.16% | $2,481 | ±$59 | $214,100 | 46,010 |
| Aroostook County | 1.12% | $1,672 | ±$44 | $149,700 | 22,305 |
| Kennebec County | 1.09% | $2,605 | ±$52 | $238,200 | 40,006 |
| Somerset County | 1.08% | $1,798 | ±$54 | $166,900 | 17,968 |
| Cumberland County | 1.04% | $4,707 | ±$61 | $451,200 | 92,265 |
| Franklin County | 1.04% | $2,027 | ±$122 | $194,700 | 9,666 |
| Sagadahoc County | 1.04% | $3,470 | ±$126 | $333,300 | 12,801 |
| Waldo County | 1.04% | $2,684 | ±$86 | $257,700 | 14,312 |
| Washington County | 1.04% | $1,683 | ±$56 | $161,800 | 11,301 |
| Oxford County | 0.99% | $2,162 | ±$71 | $217,300 | 19,461 |
| York County | 0.96% | $3,787 | ±$67 | $395,700 | 70,685 |
| Piscataquis County | 0.9% | $1,537 | ±$91 | $170,200 | 6,606 |
| Lincoln County | 0.85% | $2,828 | ±$108 | $332,700 | 13,688 |
| Hancock County | 0.83% | $2,561 | ±$77 | $310,400 | 20,083 |
| Maine | 1.02% | $3,036 | ±$26 | $296,600 | 443,573 |
Owner-occupied homes, five-year estimates 2020-2024; 90% margins of error as published. “Tax ÷ value” is the median tax divided by the median value, a ratio of two medians. The Census caps reported taxes at $10,000 and values at $2,000,000: where a median hits the cap, the ratio is approximate. In small counties the margin of error can be large.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Maine?
The median tax paid by owner-occupants, $3,036 a year, is 1.02% of the median home value ($296,600), ACS 2020-2024. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, local levies and exemptions.
Which county in Maine has the highest property tax?
As a share of home value: Knox County (1.17%), Androscoggin County (1.16%), Penobscot County (1.16%). In dollars: Cumberland County ($4,707), York County ($3,787), Knox County ($3,786).
How property tax works in Maine, exemptions and appeals: Maine property tax guide. All states: property tax by county.
General information drawn from the official sources cited and dated on this page. It is not legal, tax or financial advice: for your own situation, ask a licensed professional.