10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Maine
If you are comparing property taxes across Maine, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Hancock County, comes in at 0.88% — 0.22% lower than the Maine average (1.10%). The statewide effective rate is 1.10%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hancock County | 0.88% | $2,445 | $278,400 |
| 2 | Lincoln County | 0.93% | $2,850 | $306,200 |
| 3 | Piscataquis County | 0.97% | $1,487 | $153,300 |
| 4 | York County | 1.03% | $3,691 | $357,200 |
| 5 | Franklin County | 1.07% | $1,897 | $176,700 |
| 6 | Waldo County | 1.08% | $2,593 | $239,100 |
| 7 | Oxford County | 1.09% | $2,103 | $192,300 |
| 8 | Cumberland County | 1.11% | $4,577 | $411,400 |
| 9 | Sagadahoc County | 1.12% | $3,365 | $300,200 |
| 10 | Washington County | 1.12% | $1,654 | $147,100 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Maine often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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