Maine homeowners paid a median $3,036 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.02%. The lowest county is Hancock County (0.83%) and the highest is Knox County (1.17%) (Census 2020–2024).
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5 lowest-tax counties
5 highest-tax counties
All 16 Maine counties, lowest rate first
| # | County | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hancock County | $2,561 | $310,400 | 0.83% |
| 2 | Lincoln County | $2,828 | $332,700 | 0.85% |
| 3 | Piscataquis County | $1,537 | $170,200 | 0.90% |
| 4 | York County | $3,787 | $395,700 | 0.96% |
| 5 | Oxford County | $2,162 | $217,300 | 0.99% |
| 6 | Washington County | $1,683 | $161,800 | 1.04% |
| 7 | Franklin County | $2,027 | $194,700 | 1.04% |
| 8 | Sagadahoc County | $3,470 | $333,300 | 1.04% |
| 9 | Waldo County | $2,684 | $257,700 | 1.04% |
| 10 | Cumberland County | $4,707 | $451,200 | 1.04% |
| 11 | Somerset County | $1,798 | $166,900 | 1.08% |
| 12 | Kennebec County | $2,605 | $238,200 | 1.09% |
| 13 | Aroostook County | $1,672 | $149,700 | 1.12% |
| 14 | Penobscot County | $2,481 | $214,100 | 1.16% |
| 15 | Androscoggin County | $2,940 | $252,800 | 1.16% |
| 16 | Knox County | $3,786 | $324,900 | 1.17% |
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.
Frequently asked questions
What county has the lowest property tax in Maine?
Hancock County, with a median effective rate of 0.83% ($2,561 median tax), per Census 2020–2024.
What county has the highest property tax in Maine?
Knox County at 1.17% ($3,786 median tax).
How much is property tax in Maine?
Maine homeowners paid a median $3,036 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.02%. The lowest county is Hancock County (0.83%) and the highest is Knox County (1.17%) (Census 2020–2024).