Androscoggin County
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Androscoggin County, Maine
2 Turner Street
Auburn, Maine 04210
Tel: 207-753-2500
Fax: 207-782-5367
County Website: Androscoggin county
Assessor Website: Androscoggin county assessor
Androscoggin County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- The State Tax Assessor (Maine Revenue Services) has the responsibility to equalize state and county taxes among the states nearly 500 municipalities and the unorganized territory.
- Maine Revenue Services works with municipalities to resolve disputes.
- If the disputes are not resolved, municipalities may appeal the determination of Maine Revenue Services to the Board.
- If the appropriate assessing authority refuses to make an abatement asked for, the applicant may apply in writing to the Board of Property Tax Review.
- Application must be filed within 60 days after receipt of the Assessors decision, or after the abatement application is deemed to have been denied.
- All tax abatement appeals to the Board shall be initiated by the filing of a written petition at the office of the Board.
- Send or deliver your petition, with the appropriate filing fee, to the Secretary of the Board. For more information, contact 207-287-2864.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Androscoggin county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Androscoggin county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Androscoggin county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Androscoggin county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Androscoggin county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Androscoggin county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Androscoggin county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Androscoggin county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Androscoggin county Maine tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Androscoggin County
Homes in Androscoggin county have a median home value of $166,029.
Androscoggin county home values are ranked 8 out of 16 counties in the state of Maine for median home price. The average median home value in Maine is $164,930. Aroostook county has the lowest median price at $102,517. Cumberland county has the highest median price at $288,715.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Androscoggin county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~27%.
The median household income in Androscoggin county is $55,002.
Compared to the state of Maine and the United States, Androscoggin county's median household income is lower than the state of Maine's average median household income of $55,330 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Androscoggin county's population has grown from 105,259 in 1990 to 111,139 in 2020, an increase of 5.6% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Maine's population has grown from 1,227,928 in 1990 to 1,362,359 in 2020, an increase of 11% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Androscoggin county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Maine and the United States.
Androscoggin County Maine Cities
Auburn, Durham, East Livermore, Greene, Leeds, Lewiston, Lisbon, Lisbon Falls, Livermore, Livermore Falls, Mechanic Falls, Minot, Poland Spring, Sabattus, Turner
Androscoggin County Maine Zipcodes
04210 / 04222 / 04228 / 04236 / 04240 / 04250 / 04252 / 04253 / 04254 / 04256 / 04258 / 04263 / 04274 / 04280 / 04282 /
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