Exemption for the Legally Blind
Who qualifies
- Ownership
- Owner must be certified as legally blind by the responsible authority.
- Residency
- Maine resident whose residential real estate has a taxable situs in the place of residence.
How much it saves
Worked example — a $300,000 home at Maine's median effective rate (~1.12%):
~$45/year
Estimate — this is an estimate, not a quoted bill.
Your county's rate differs — use the calculator for a figure tuned to where you live.
How to apply
- Application required: Yes
- Deadline: Application must be delivered to the local assessor no later than April 1.
- Renewal: automatic — Continues automatically once granted while eligibility is maintained.
Combining with other exemptions
Stackable with the homestead exemption.
Official sources:
Amount cross-checked against a second official artifact: legislature.maine.gov/statutes/36/title36sec654-A.html.
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.