NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
A list of property, both real and personal, not exempt from taxation, of which you possessed on April 1st must be submitted to the Assessors on or before April 1st. The submission of this schedule will be accepted by the Assessors as substantial compliance with Title 36 § 706, MRSA, but there is no guarantee that it will be accepted as a true and perfect list should the taxpayer appeal the valuation assigned by the Assessors.
A Veteran who is entitled to an exemption under Title 36 § 653 MRSA and has not previously applied for that exemption, must apply on or before April 1st. Any Veteran’s Widow or Minor Child who may be entitled to an exemption and who has not previously applied for that exemption under Title 36 § 653, should apply before April 1st.
The Homestead Exemption is still in effect. Eligibility requirements include being a legal resident of the State of Maine, owning homestead property for at least 12 months, property being of permanent residence and the only property from which you are claiming an exemption.
A case of illegality, error or irregularity in assessment may be grounds for an abatement. A written application must be filed within 185 DAYS FROM COMMITMENT, STATING THE GROUNDS FOR AN ABATEMENT.
Assessments duties are contracted out to Parker Appraisals, Falmouth, Maine 878-5599
Homestead Exemption Application
Veteran’s Exemption Application
Property Declaration
Maine.gov property tax forms link