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Maine Homestead Exemption & Property Tax Relief
The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for Maine homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.
Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Maine Revenue Services
Most homeowners
What it does
Reduces the just value of your permanent residence by up to $25,000.
Who qualifies
Permanent Maine residents who have owned a homestead in Maine for at least 12 months.
How to apply
File the application with your local assessor by April 1.
Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
Find your local office. File the application with your local assessor by April 1.
Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
File by April 1 and keep a copy. Filing is free.
Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.