Homeowners in Augusta, Maine paid a median $2,465 a year in property tax on a median home worth $201,000, an effective rate of about 1.23% (Census 2020–2024).
1.09%Kennebec County overall
Augusta vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Augusta
At the local 1.23% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,840 | $153 |
| $250,000 | $3,066 | $255 |
| $350,000 | $4,292 | $358 |
| $500,000 | $6,132 | $511 |
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Nearby and related
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- Winslow, ME1.17% effective
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Maine
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Portland pop. 68,854
- Lewiston pop. 38,324
- Bangor pop. 31,938
- South Portland pop. 26,930
- Auburn pop. 24,602
- Biddeford pop. 22,498
- Sanford pop. 22,247
- Saco pop. 20,819
- Westbrook pop. 20,775
- Cumberland County pop. 308,827
- York County pop. 216,731
- Penobscot County pop. 154,710
- Kennebec County pop. 126,808
- Androscoggin County pop. 113,423
- Aroostook County pop. 67,058
- Oxford County pop. 59,255
- Hancock County pop. 56,460
- Somerset County pop. 50,959
- Knox County pop. 41,003
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Augusta, Maine?
Homeowners in Augusta, Maine paid a median $2,465 a year in property tax on a median home worth $201,000, an effective rate of about 1.23% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Augusta?
About $3,066 a year at the 1.23% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Augusta higher than the rest of Maine?
Augusta ranks #62 lowest of 106 Maine places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.02%. Kennebec County overall is 1.09%.