Tax Relief Programs

The State of Maine offers a number of programs to help qualified individuals and businesses reduce their tax obligations:

Maine Residents Property Tax Fairness Credit

The  Property Tax Fairness Credit. can be claimed on the Maine Individual Income Tax Form. A worksheet will be included with Maine individual Income Tax Form to calculate the amount of the credit.

For more information visit this section of the Maine Revenue website.

Property Tax Deferral Program

 Property Tax Deferral Program  is a lifeline loan program that can cover the annual property tax bills of Maine residents who are ages 65 and older or are permanently disabled and who cannot afford to pay them on their own. The loan program allows Maine's most vulnerable community members to age in place and ensures that property taxes are still delivered to municipalities, requiring repayment of the loan once the property is sold or becomes part of an estate.

Any questions or concerns owners have regarding this change should be directed to your legislative representative. To find your representative, please visit: https://legislature.maine.gov/senate/ Or contact Maine Revenue Services, Property Tax Division, at 207-624-5600. 

Tree Growth, Open Space & Farmland Programs

To obtain more information visit the Property Tax Applications, Rules and Publications page.

Tree Growth

Provides for lower land assessment and requires a minimum of 10 acres and a Forest Management Plan prepared by a licensed Forester.

Open Space

Provides for lower land assessments depending on selected Open Space Land Classification.

Farmland

Provides for a lower land assessment and requires a minimum of 5 acres and $2,000 annual income from farming activities.