Maine Property Tax Exemptions
Every verified statewide exemption in Maine, with eligibility cited to statute and estimated savings. Local-option programs your county or city may add are out of scope — confirm those with your assessor.
Data as of July 2026.
Programs at a glance
| Program | For | Mechanism | Benefit | Scope | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption | Homestead Exemption | Value reduction | $25,000 | All taxes | Application must be delivered to the local assessor no later than April 1. |
| Veteran Exemption | Veteran Exemption | Value reduction | $6,000 | All taxes | Application must be delivered to the local assessor no later than April 1. |
| Veteran Specially Adapted Housing Exemption (paraplegic veterans) | Disabled Veteran Exemption | Value reduction | $50,000 | All taxes | Application must be delivered to the local assessor no later than April 1. |
| Exemption for the Legally Blind | Disabled Person Exemption | Value reduction | $4,000 | All taxes | Application must be delivered to the local assessor no later than April 1. |
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Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.