Portland property tax: where it goes
A Portland house pays 1.258% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $566,600 of value before exemptions with the homestead exemption, that's about $6,813 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value, at a mil rate per $1,000 of assessed value.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $566,600 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Portland FY27 mil rate (city, school and Cumberland County) | 1.258% | $6,813 |
| Total | 1.258% | $6,813 |
2026 tax year (FY 2027, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), City of Portland. Exemptions applied: Maine homestead exemption (up to $25,000 of just value) ($25,000).
Ways to pay less
- Veterans 62+ or 100% disabled: $6,000 veteran exemption. A veteran who served during a recognized war period and is 62 or older, or who receives 100% disability as a veteran, gets $6,000 of just value of the home exempted. How: File the application with the local town office where the home is; it must reach the Assessor's office by April 1.
- Legally blind: $4,000 exemption. A legally blind owner gets $4,000 of just value of the home exempted. How: File the application with the local town office where the home is; it must reach the Assessor's office by April 1.
- Income limits: Maine Property Tax Fairness Credit. Maine residents who paid property tax or rent on their primary home and meet income and tax-paid limits can get part of it back on the state income tax return, even if they owe no income tax. How: File Form 1040ME with Schedule PTFC/STFC.
- State Property Tax Deferral Program. The State pays the property taxes on a participant's homestead each year; the total deferred taxes plus interest and costs must be repaid after the taxpayer withdraws or is disqualified. How: Apply to Maine Revenue Services; the 2026 filing period was January 1 to April 1, 2026.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Mar 12 | Second half of the FY 26/27 property tax is due March 12. |
| After each due date | Late property tax payments are charged interest at 8.5% a year. |
| Within 185 days of commitment | Abatement (appeal) applications must be filed in writing with the assessors within 185 days from commitment. |
Pay or manage it
Sources
- City of Portland FY 2027 Municipal Budget (tax calculation)
- Maine Revenue Services: property tax exemptions
- Maine Revenue Services: Property Tax Fairness Credit
- Maine Revenue Services: State Property Tax Deferral Program
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.