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Exemptions

Maine law provides for a variety of partial exemptions from property tax. An exemption will reduce the taxable valuation of your property. The Maine Revenue Services web site has all of the applications for these programs. State law requires that applications must be received in the Assessor's Office before April 1 of each year in order to be applied to that year's tax bill.

Programs include:

The Homestead Exemption: A reduction of up to $10,000 in the taxable value of your property. Applicant is eligible for only one homestead exemption on primary residence, and must have owned the home for at least one year. Application deadline: April 1 of each year.

Blind Persons Exemption: A reduction of up to $4,000 in the taxable value of your property. Requires a physician to certify applicant is legally blind. Application deadline: April 1 of each year.

The Veteran's Exemption: A reduction of up to $6,000 in the taxable value of your property. Requires that the applicant to be age 62 or considered 100% disabled, and to have served during specific federally recognized war periods. Parapalegic veterans are entitled to a higher exemption account. Application deadline: April 1 of each year.

Maine State Revenue Services bulletin on the Veteran's Exemption

Veteran's Survivor Exemption: A reduction of up to $6,000 in the taxable value of your property. Requires the veteran to have served during specific federally recognized war periods. Additional information for surviving spouses, minor children and parents of veterans can be found in the Maine Revenue Services bulletin above. Application deadline: Generally April 1 of each year, although assessor may allow application at other times if within twelve months of the veteran's death. Survivors of parapalegic veterans are entitled to a higher exemption amount.

Please contact our office if you have any additional questions on these programs.