Sanford property tax: where it goes
A Sanford house pays 1.816% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $238,170 of value before exemptions with the homestead exemption, that's about $3,939 a year.
Tax is levied on assessed value, at a rate per $1,000 of assessed value.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $238,170 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Sanford (combined city, school and York County rate) | 1.816% | $3,939 |
| Total | 1.816% | $3,939 |
2026 tax year (FY July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), City of Sanford. Exemptions applied: Maine homestead exemption (up to $25,000 of just value, multiplied by Sanford's 85% ratio) ($21,250).
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.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Mar 15 | Second installment of the property tax is due March 15. |
| Apr 1, 2027 | Exemption claims (homestead, veteran, blind) must be delivered to the Assessor's office no later than April 1. |
Pay or manage it
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.