--- title: "Maine Property Tax Calculator (0.91% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Maine homeowners pay a median $3,103 a year in property tax on a median home value of $341,900, an effective rate of 0.91%: the 22nd highest of the 50 states and DC and about the same as the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Maine home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/maine --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Maine property tax calculator Maine homeowners pay a median $3,103 a year in property tax on a median home value of $341,900, an effective rate of 0.91%: the 22nd highest of the 50 states and DC and about the same as the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $3,103 $259 a month at 0.9076% - Median tax paid in Maine: $3,103 - Median home value there: $341,900 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $3,045 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Maine property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 0.91%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $1,815 | $151 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $2,723 | $227 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $3,630 | $303 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $4,538 | $378 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $6,807 | $567 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $9,076 | $756 | $8,905 | ## Maine vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [New Hampshire](/property-tax-calculator/new-hampshire) | 1.46% | $6,707 | $458,800 | | Maine | 0.91% | $3,103 | $341,900 | ## What Maine homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $3,103 (20th highest of 51); $3,318 for homes with a mortgage and $2,818 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $341,900, so a typical home pays about $259 a month. - 451,090 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: see the [Maine income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/maine); sales tax averages 5.50% with local taxes ([Maine sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/maine)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Maine revenue department](https://www.maine.gov/revenue) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Maine property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Maine? The effective rate is 0.91% of home value: the median tax paid ($3,103) divided by the median home value ($341,900), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Maine? About $2,723 a year ($227 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Maine have high property taxes? Maine has the 22nd highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 22 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 20th highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Maine property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Maine - [Maine paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/maine) - [Maine income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/maine) - [Maine sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/maine) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)