Kennebec County
Kennebec County, Maine
125 State Street
2nd Floor
Augusta, Maine 04330
Tel: 207-623-3614
Fax: 207-623-4083
County Website: Kennebec county
Assessor Website: Kennebec county assessor
Kennebec County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Collect all relevant documents, such as proof of ownership, recent property appraisals and any other related information about the property.
- Visit the Kennebec County Tax Assessor website (https://www.kennebeccounty.org/departments/tax_assessor/) to find the forms and instructions for filing an appeal.
- Complete the necessary forms and submit them to the Kennebec County Board of Property Tax Review (BOPTR), along with any supporting documentation.
- Attend the hearing before the BOPTR, where you will have the opportunity to present your case and argue that your property taxes should be lowered.
- The BOPTR will make a decision on your appeal and notify you of their determination.
- If you are not satisfied with the decision of the BOPTR, you may have the option to appeal to the Maine Board of Property Tax Review (https://www.maine.gov/revenue/propertytax/propertytaxreview.html)
- You may also consider hiring a property tax attorney (https://www.avvo.com/property-tax-lawyer/me) to help you navigate the appeals process and represent you in court.
URLs
- https://www.kennebeccounty.org/departments/tax_assessor/
- https://www.maine.gov/revenue/propertytax/propertytaxreview.html
- https://www.avvo.com/property-tax-lawyer/me
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Kennebec county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Kennebec county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Kennebec 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. Kennebec 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 Kennebec 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 Kennebec 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 Kennebec 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 Kennebec 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 Kennebec county Maine tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Kennebec County
Homes in Kennebec county have a median home value of $163,830.
Kennebec county home values are ranked 9 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, Kennebec county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~25%.
The median household income in Kennebec county is $55,368.
Compared to the state of Maine and the United States, Kennebec 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.
Kennebec county's population has grown from 115,904 in 1990 to 123,642 in 2020, an increase of 6.7% 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.
Kennebec county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Maine and the United States.
Kennebec County Maine Cities
Albion, Augusta, Belgrade, Clinton, Farmingdale, Gardiner, Hallowell, Kents Hill, Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, Mount Vernon, North Monmouth, North Vassalboro, Oakland, Randolph, Readfield, South China, Vassalboro, Vienna, Wayne, Windsor, Winslow, Winthrop
Kennebec County Maine Zipcodes
04259 / 04265 / 04284 / 04330 / 04344 / 04345 / 04346 / 04347 / 04349 / 04350 / 04351 / 04352 / 04355 / 04358 / 04360 / 04363 / 04364 / 04901 / 04910 / 04917 / 04927 / 04962 / 04963 / 04989 /
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