Property taxes
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PublishedJuly 12, 2021
Some Portland residents face sharp rise in tax bills following revaluation
Neighborhoods on the Portland peninsula, such as Munjoy Hill, Bayside and the West End, saw the largest increases in both property values and projected tax bills.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2021
Revaluation notices go out to Portland property owners
Some home assessments are expected to increase substantially, although owners can request an informal appeal.
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PublishedJune 28, 2021
Portland residents brace for new home values
Some longtime homeowners in neighborhoods like the East End fear they may not be able to live with the higher taxes that result.
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PublishedJune 22, 2021
Bath could see tax increase from settlement deal with BIW
The city agreed to reduce the shipyard's valuation from $640 million to $509 million, lowering the city’s overall valuation, causing the tax rate to increase.
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PublishedMay 18, 2021
Divided tax committee endorses surcharge bill for high-wage earners
The Legislature's Taxation Committee voted 6-5 Tuesday to advance a bill that would tack a 3% surcharge on taxable income over $200,000.
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PublishedMay 9, 2021
Pandemic-fueled real estate boom threatens property tax hikes as much as 30% for Maine homeowners
Long-delayed revaluations promise to shift some tax responsibility from business to residential property owners; one South Portland woman is considering selling her plasma to cover the costs.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2020
Report touts economic benefits of Maine tax credit for historic properties
The study of Maine's historic rehabilitation tax credit says it has given the state's economy a major boost and has more than paid for itself.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
Yarmouth budget proposal includes 10% increase
If passed, the 2020-21 plan could add $1.49 to the current property tax rate of $18.86.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2020
Falmouth facing budget hurdles in efforts to stabilize tax rate
New school and municipal needs represent challenges, council told.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2020
Wex gets $2.25 million tax break from Scarborough for expansion plan
A majority of the Town Council agrees that Wex will broaden the tax base and be a great addition to the community.