Homeowners in Kittery, Maine paid a median $4,585 a year in property tax on a median home worth $461,400, an effective rate of about 0.99% (Census 2020–2024).
0.96%York County overall
Kittery vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Kittery
At the local 0.99% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,491 | $124 |
| $250,000 | $2,484 | $207 |
| $350,000 | $3,478 | $290 |
| $500,000 | $4,969 | $414 |
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Nearby and related
- York County property taxcounty overview
- Maine property tax by countyranked
- Biddeford, ME1.11% effective
- Sanford, ME1.32% effective
- Saco, ME1.16% effective
- Old Orchard Beach, ME0.93% effective
- Kennebunk, ME1.05% effective
- Cost of living in Maineprices & rents
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
- Augusta pop. 19,077
- 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 Kittery, Maine?
Homeowners in Kittery, Maine paid a median $4,585 a year in property tax on a median home worth $461,400, an effective rate of about 0.99% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Kittery?
About $2,484 a year at the 0.99% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Kittery higher than the rest of Maine?
Kittery ranks #22 lowest of 106 Maine places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.02%. York County overall is 0.96%.