Penobscot County, ME Property Tax Calculator
Penobscot County homeowners pay a median $2,481 a year in property tax, 1.16% of a median $214,100 home: above Maine's 1.02% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Penobscot County by home value, at 1.16%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,318 | $193 |
| $300,000 | $3,477 | $290 |
| $400,000 | $4,636 | $386 |
| $500,000 | $5,795 | $483 |
| $750,000 | $8,693 | $724 |
| $1,000,000 | $11,590 | $966 |
Penobscot County against Maine and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penobscot County | 1.16% | $2,481 | $214,100 | $66,356 |
| 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 Penobscot 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 Penobscot County?
The effective rate is 1.16%: a median $2,481 a year on a median $214,100 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 9 Maine counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Penobscot County?
About $4,636 a year, $386 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Penobscot 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 Penobscot 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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