Property Tax Exemption Application Forms

 

Homestead Exemption

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The homestead exemption provides a reduction of up to $25,000 in the value of your home for property tax purposes. To qualify, you must be a permanent resident of Maine, the home must be your permanent residence, you must have owned a home in Maine for the twelve months prior to applying and an application must be filed on or before April 1 with the municipality where the property is located. The exemption applies to any residential property that is assessed as real property. For instance, a mobile home located on a rented lot may qualify for the exemption.

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• Homestead Exemption Application (PDF)

• Homestead Exemption FAQs: https://www.maine.gov/revenue/faq/homestead-exemption-program

 

Renewable Energy Investment Exemption 

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• This program exempts renewable energy equipment, such as solar panels, from property tax beginning April 1, 2020.  Taxpayers must apply for credit by April 1st of the first year the exemption is requested.

• Renewable Energy Investment Exemption Application (PDF)

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Veteran Exemption - A veteran who served during a recognized war period and is 62 years or older; or, is receiving 100% disability as a Veteran; or, became 100% disabled while serving, is eligible for $6,000.

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• Veteran Exemption Application (PDF)

• Flowchart of Veteran's Exemption Qualifications (PDF)

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In 2022, the Maine Legislature enacted an expanded benefit for veterans through the Property Tax Fairness credit. While this benefit is based on the property tax paid by veterans, the benefit is administered through the individual income tax. For more information, see the Property Tax Fairness credit.

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Paraplegic Veteran - A veteran who received a federal grant for a specially adapted housing unit may receive $50,000.

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• Veteran Exemption Application (PDF)

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Blind Exemption - An individual who is determined to be legally blind receives $4,000.

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• Blind Exemption Application (PDF)

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Business Equipment Tax Exemption - 36 M.R.S. §§ 691 - 700-B.

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• More Information

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Partial exemptions must be adjusted by the municipality's certified assessment ratio.

All of the above exemptions require completion of an application to the local town office where the property is located. Exemption claims may require additional information to support the claim for exemption, and must be delivered to the Assessor's office no later than April 1.

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