Aroostook County
Aroostook County, Maine
144 Sweden Street
Caribou, Maine 04736
Tel: 207-493-3318
Fax: 207-493-3491
County Website: Aroostook county
Assessor Website: Aroostook county assessor
Aroostook County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Gather all necessary documents, like the purchase contract for your home, recent property assessments, and receipts for any improvements or repairs you've made.
- Visit the Aroostook County Tax Assessor's website (https://www.aroostook.me.us/tax-assessor) to review your property's current assessment and learn about the appeals process.
- Download and complete the property tax appeal form, which can be found on the Aroostook County Tax Assessor's website (https://www.aroostook.me.us/tax-assessor).
- Submit the completed appeal form, along with all necessary documents, to the Aroostook County Tax Assessor's office.
- Attend the property tax appeal hearing, if scheduled, to present your case to the Board of Property Tax Review.
- If your appeal is denied, you may also have the option to appeal to the Maine Board of Property Tax Review. Information on this process can be found on the Maine Board of Property Tax Review website (https://www.maine.gov/revenue/propertytax/appeals)
- If you have any questions or need help, you can contact the Aroostook County Tax Assessor's office at (207) 764-5304 for assistance.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Aroostook county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Aroostook county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Aroostook 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. Aroostook 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 Aroostook 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 Aroostook 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 Aroostook 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 Aroostook 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 Aroostook county Maine tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Aroostook County
Homes in Aroostook county have a median home value of $102,517.
Aroostook county home values are ranked 16 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, Aroostook county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-22%.
The median household income in Aroostook county is $43,791.
Compared to the state of Maine and the United States, Aroostook county's median household income is lower than the state of Maine's average median household income of $55,330 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Aroostook county's population has decreased from 86,936 in 1990 to 67,105 in 2020, a decrease of -23% 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.
Aroostook county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Maine and the United States.
Aroostook County Maine Cities
Ashland, Benedicta, Bridgewater, Caribou, Eagle Lake, Easton, Fort Fairfield, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Grand Isle, Houlton, Island Falls, Limestone, Madawaska, Mapleton, Mars Hill, Masardis, Monticello, New Sweden, North Amity, Oakfield, Oxbow, Perham, Portage, Presque Isle, Saint Agatha, Saint David, Saint Francis, Sherman Mills, Sinclair, Smyrna Mills, Soldier Pond, Stockholm, Van Buren, Washburn, Westfield, Wytopitlock
Aroostook County Maine Zipcodes
04471 / 04497 / 04730 / 04732 / 04733 / 04735 / 04736 / 04739 / 04740 / 04742 / 04743 / 04745 / 04746 / 04747 / 04750 / 04756 / 04757 / 04758 / 04759 / 04760 / 04762 / 04763 / 04764 / 04766 / 04768 / 04769 / 04772 / 04773 / 04774 / 04776 / 04779 / 04780 / 04781 / 04783 / 04785 / 04786 / 04787 /
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