Cumberland County
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Cumberland County, Maine
36 County Way
Portland, Maine 04102
Tel: 207-871-8380
Fax: 207-772-4162
County Website: Cumberland county
Cumberland County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Obtain the assessed valuation of your property.
- Discuss the assessment with your assessor.
- File a written complaint with your Board of Review during the appropriate time period.
- Present evidence of unfair assessment to the Board of Review at the hearing.
- Appeal the Board of Review's decision to the State Property Tax Appeal Board (in writing) in the event of an unsatisfactory decision by the Board of Review.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Cumberland county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Cumberland county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Cumberland county at 207-871-8380 and ask to be connected to the county assessor. 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. Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland county Maine tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Cumberland County
Homes in Cumberland county have a median home value of $288,715.
Cumberland county home values are ranked 1 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, Cumberland county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~121%.
The median household income in Cumberland county is $76,014.
Compared to the state of Maine and the United States, Cumberland county's median household income is higher than the state of Maine's average median household income of $55,330 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Cumberland county's population has grown from 243,135 in 1990 to 303,069 in 2020, an increase of 25% 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.
Cumberland county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Maine and less than the population change for United States.
Cumberland County Maine Cities
Bailey Island, Birch Island, Bridgton, Cape Elizabeth, Casco, Chebeague Island, Cliff Island, Cumberland Cente, Cumberland Fores, East Baldwin, Falmouth, Freeport, Gorham, Gray, Harrison, Long Island, Naples, New Gloucester, North Sebago, North Yarmouth, Orrs Island, Peaks Island, Portland, Pownal, Raymond, Scarborough, South Harpswell, South Portland, Standish, Steep Falls, West Baldwin, Westbrook, Windham, Yarmouth
Cumberland County Maine Zipcodes
04003 / 04009 / 04011 / 04015 / 04017 / 04019 / 04021 / 04024 / 04029 / 04032 / 04038 / 04039 / 04040 / 04050 / 04055 / 04062 / 04066 / 04069 / 04071 / 04074 / 04079 / 04084 / 04085 / 04091 / 04092 / 04096 / 04097 / 04101 / 04102 / 04103 / 04105 / 04106 / 04107 / 04108 / 04110 / 04260 /
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