Kennebec County, ME Property Tax Calculator
Kennebec County homeowners pay a median $2,605 a year in property tax, 1.09% of a median $238,200 home: above Maine's 1.02% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Kennebec County by home value, at 1.09%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,188 | $182 |
| $300,000 | $3,282 | $274 |
| $400,000 | $4,376 | $365 |
| $500,000 | $5,470 | $456 |
| $750,000 | $8,205 | $684 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,940 | $912 |
Kennebec County against Maine and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec County | 1.09% | $2,605 | $238,200 | $69,077 |
| Maine | 1.02% | $3,036 | $296,600 | $74,733 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Kennebec County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Kennebec County?
The effective rate is 1.09%: a median $2,605 a year on a median $238,200 home. That's the 4th highest of the 9 Maine counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Kennebec County?
About $4,376 a year, $365 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Kennebec County compare with the rest of Maine?
Its rate is above the state's 1.02%. Across Maine, covered counties range from 0.82% to 1.16%.
How do I lower my Kennebec County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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