Property Tax Information:
Tax Rate (Per $1,000) | 20.00 mils |
Tax Year | July 1 - June 30 |
Certified Ratio | 100% |
Tax Bills Sent | Generally the 1st Week in September |
Due Date | October 15 |
2020 Tax Commitment | September 1, 2020 |
For inquires about assessments please contact the Assessor's Office, for questions about your tax bill please contact the Division of Collection and Treasury.
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes
Excise Tax is an annual tax that must be paid prior to registering a vehicle. Except for a few statutory exemptions, all vehicles registered in the State of Maine are subject to the excise tax. Excise Tax is defined by State Statute as a tax levied annually for the privilege of operating a motor vehicle or camper trailer on the public ways.
The excise tax is calculated by multiplying the MSRP of the vehicle by the corresponding years mil rate shown below:
Year 1 | .0240 mils |
Year 2 | .0175 mils |
Year 3 | .0135 mils |
Year 4 | .0100 mils |
Year 5 | .0065 mils |
Year 6+ | .0040 mils |
For example a two year old car with a MSRP of $25,000 would be charged a mil rate of .0175 totaling an excise bill of $437.50 or ($25,000 x .0175 = $437.50).
For more information please see the Maine Revenue Services website or contact the Division of Collection and Treasury.