Somerset County, ME Property Tax Calculator
Somerset County homeowners pay a median $1,798 a year in property tax, 1.08% of a median $166,900 home: above Maine's 1.02% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Somerset County by home value, at 1.08%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,154 | $180 |
| $300,000 | $3,231 | $269 |
| $400,000 | $4,308 | $359 |
| $500,000 | $5,385 | $449 |
| $750,000 | $8,078 | $673 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,770 | $898 |
Somerset County against Maine and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset County | 1.08% | $1,798 | $166,900 | $58,179 |
| 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 Somerset 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 Somerset County?
The effective rate is 1.08%: a median $1,798 a year on a median $166,900 home. That's the 5th highest of the 9 Maine counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Somerset County?
About $4,308 a year, $359 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Somerset 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 Somerset 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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