South Portland, Maine property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.99%

Homeowners in South Portland, Maine paid a median $4,359 a year in property tax on a median home worth $441,200, an effective rate of about 0.99% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#21 lowest of 106Maine places we cover

1.04%Cumberland County overall
Median tax paid
$4,359
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$441,200
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.99%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
5.0%
of $86,838 median household income
Owner costs
$1,938/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

South Portland vs county, state and US

Effective rate

South Portland0.99%
Cumberland County1.04%
Maine1.02%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

South Portland$4,359
Cumberland County$4,707
Maine$3,036
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in South Portland

At the local 0.99% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,482$123
$250,000$2,470$206
$350,000$3,458$288
$500,000$4,940$412

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท 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 is the property tax rate in South Portland, Maine?

Homeowners in South Portland, Maine paid a median $4,359 a year in property tax on a median home worth $441,200, an effective rate of about 0.99% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in South Portland?

About $2,470 a year at the 0.99% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in South Portland higher than the rest of Maine?

South Portland ranks #21 lowest of 106 Maine places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.02%. Cumberland County overall is 1.04%.