All notifications and applications for exemptions must be filed at the Town Office no later than April 1, 2026 for the 2027 tax year. In the case of property owned by individuals, there are possible exemptions for homestead, certain veterans and blind persons as described below.
Homestead – A person who owns his/her own home and has owned a home in Maine for at least 12 months on or before April 1, 2026 can apply for a Homestead Exemption. One can only receive this exemption on the home that is his/her primary residence. The State’s current Homestead Exemption amount is $25,000.
https://www.maine.gov/revenue/sites/maine.gov.revenue/files/inline-files/homesteadapp2022.pdf
Veterans who will be 62 years of age on or before April 1, 2026 and who served during recognized war periods or any widow or minor children of veterans who would have been 62 years of age as of April 1, 2026 may be eligible for a tax exemption. Veterans receiving a 100% disability pension from the Veterans Administration may be eligible for an exemption. The State’s current Veteran Exemption amount is $6,000.
https://www.maine.gov/revenue/sites/maine.gov.revenue/files/inline-files/veteranapp.pdf
Blind Exemption any person who is declared blind by a Licensed Doctor should notify the Assessors on or before April 1, 2026 to see if he or she is eligible for a tax exemption. The State’s current Blind Exemption amount is $4,000.
https://www.maine.gov/revenue/sites/maine.gov.revenue/files/inline-files/blindapp.pdf
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Current Land Use Programs
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ard/business-development/farmland-protection/farmland-taxlaw.shtml
Tree Growth: This program provides a benefit for owners of at least ten acres of forested land used for commercial harvesting. A forest management and harvest plan must be prepared and a sworn statement to that effect submitted with the application. Applications must include a map of the parcel indicating the forest type breakdown as well as all other areas to be excluded from the tree growth program.
https://www.maine.gov/revenue/sites/maine.gov.revenue/files/inline-files/treegrowthapp.pdf
Farmland: In the Farmland program, the property owner is required to have at least five contiguous acres in their parcel of land. The land must be used for farming, agriculture or horticulture and can include woodland and wasteland. Additionally, the parcel must contribute at least $2,000 gross income from farming activities each year.
https://www.maine.gov/revenue/sites/maine.gov.revenue/files/inline-files/farmapp.pdf
Open Space: There is no minimum acreage requirement with this program. However, minimum areas and setbacks must be excluded from classification. The parcel must be preserved or restricted in use to provide a public benefit. Benefits recognized include public recreation, scenic resources, game management, and wildlife habitat.
https://www.maine.gov/revenue/sites/maine.gov.revenue/files/2024-10/openspace_application_form.pdf