Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in Maine
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in Maine, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: Ask the local assessors for an abatement by filing a written application stating the grounds within 185 days from commitment of the tax. The assessors may also abate on their own initiative within one year from commitment. 36 M.R.S. § 841(1)
| Appealing your assessment | Ask the local assessors for an abatement by filing a written application stating the grounds within 185 days from commitment of the tax. The assessors may also abate on their own initiative within one year from commitment. Source: 36 M.R.S. § 841(1) |
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| When property taxes are due | There is no statewide due date. Each municipality votes the date or dates when property taxes become due and payable and the date interest begins; the Treasurer of State sets the maximum interest rate on delinquent taxes. Source: 36 M.R.S. § 505 |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in Maine?
Ask the local assessors for an abatement by filing a written application stating the grounds within 185 days from commitment of the tax. The assessors may also abate on their own initiative within one year from commitment.
When are property taxes due in Maine?
There is no statewide due date. Each municipality votes the date or dates when property taxes become due and payable and the date interest begins; the Treasurer of State sets the maximum interest rate on delinquent taxes.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.