Maine property tax by county
Statewide, Maine homeowners pay about 0.91% of their home's value in property tax each year: roughly $2,723 on a $300,000 home. Enter your home's value below to see the tax in each county.
On a $300,000 home: about $2,723 a year at the statewide rate.
By county: $2,475 in Hancock County to $3,495 in Knox County (the lowest and highest rates among counties with 10,000+ people). Find yours in the "Tax on your home" column below. Estimates use each county's median effective rate; your bill depends on assessments, exemptions and local levies.
Property tax by Maine county
Counties are listed by population, largest first.
| County | Tax on your home | Effective rate | Median tax bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | $3,129 | 1.04% | $4,707 | $451,200 |
| York County | $2,871 | 0.96% | $3,787 | $395,700 |
| Penobscot County | $3,477 | 1.16% | $2,481 | $214,100 |
| Kennebec County | $3,282 | 1.09% | $2,605 | $238,200 |
| Androscoggin County | $3,489 | 1.16% | $2,940 | $252,800 |
| Aroostook County | $3,351 | 1.12% | $1,672 | $149,700 |
| Oxford County | $2,985 | 1.00% | $2,162 | $217,300 |
| Hancock County | $2,475 | 0.83% | $2,561 | $310,400 |
| Somerset County | $3,231 | 1.08% | $1,798 | $166,900 |
| Knox County | $3,495 | 1.17% | $3,786 | $324,900 |
| Waldo County | $3,126 | 1.04% | $2,684 | $257,700 |
| Sagadahoc County | $3,123 | 1.04% | $3,470 | $333,300 |
| Lincoln County | $2,550 | 0.85% | $2,828 | $332,700 |
| Washington County | $3,120 | 1.04% | $1,683 | $161,800 |
| Franklin County | $3,123 | 1.04% | $2,027 | $194,700 |
| Piscataquis County | $2,709 | 0.90% | $1,537 | $170,200 |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Maine?
The median Maine homeowner pays $3,103 a year on a median home worth $341,900, an effective rate of about 0.91% (Census ACS 2024). Rates vary by county.
Which Maine county has the lowest property tax?
Among counties with at least 10,000 people, Hancock County has the lowest effective rate: about 0.83% of home value.
Which Maine county has the highest property tax?
Knox County has the highest effective rate among counties with 10,000+ people: about 1.17%.