Property Tax by County in Maine (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates, median home values, and annual tax bills for every county in Maine.
Last reviewed:
State Avg Rate
1.11%
effective rate
Counties
16
in dataset
Highest Rate
1.26%
Androscoggin
Lowest Rate
0.88%
Hancock
All Counties in Maine
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home | Avg Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | 1.26% | $232K | $2,913 |
| Aroostook County | 1.22% | $132K | $1,611 |
| Cumberland County | 1.11% | $411K | $4,577 |
| Franklin County | 1.07% | $177K | $1,897 |
| Hancock County | 0.88% | $278K | $2,445 |
| Kennebec County | 1.14% | $220K | $2,510 |
| Knox County | 1.25% | $291K | $3,643 |
| Lincoln County | 0.93% | $306K | $2,850 |
| Oxford County | 1.09% | $192K | $2,103 |
| Penobscot County | 1.26% | $194K | $2,435 |
| Piscataquis County | 0.97% | $153K | $1,487 |
| Sagadahoc County | 1.12% | $300K | $3,365 |
| Somerset County | 1.16% | $155K | $1,798 |
| Waldo County | 1.08% | $239K | $2,593 |
| Washington County | 1.12% | $147K | $1,654 |
| York County | 1.03% | $357K | $3,691 |
Data: Effective rates are based on 2023 ACS 5-year estimates (median annual tax ÷ median home value). Rates reflect all local levies. Individual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions, and millage rates. Rates are color-coded vs. the Maine average of 1.11% — red = above, green = below.