FALMOUTH — The Town Council will debate when it meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 about whether to spend just under $30,000 on a statistical market analysis to supplement the upcoming property revaluation. A full revaluation is needed and the contractor, Vision Government Solutions, is suggesting a market analysis should be conducted before the […]
property taxes
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Portland assessor: Citywide revaluation is a time to ensure property-tax fairness
Benefits of the reassessment process include a decrease in taxes for some (yes, really) and an increase in Homestead Exemption relief.
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Senate Democratic leaders: The Fighting for Maine Agenda is about putting Mainers first
We’re focusing on health care, property taxes, energy independence and giving workers a fair shake.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Portland should work toward new vision for developing housing
Viable ideas include setting up a revolving loan fund, encouraging a multifamily approach and building off-peninsula.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
About 300,000 Maine homeowners will get $100 each in property tax relief
Mainers who pay property taxes and are eligible for the state’s Homestead Exemption program can expect to get checks for roughly $100 by January or February.
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Pious Ali and Emily Figdor: Re-elect Mayor Strimling to ensure Portland keeps making progress
The 4-school bond, his signature work on behalf of our city, took months of commitment, communication and collaboration.
Posted inThe Forecaster
City to host revaluation forums
PORTLAND — As part of the city’s revaluation process, the Assessor’s Office will host two upcoming forums to further detail the process and let owners know what to expect. A session for commercial property owners will be held Nov. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Portland Public Library’s Rines Auditorium. A forum […]
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Maine Senate Democrats will hold town halls to publicize legislative agenda
Democrats, who hold a Senate majority, say they’ll focus on health care, property taxes, energy independence and protecting workers’ rights.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Annual tax billing process streamlined in Portland
PORTLAND — The city is streamlining its annual tax billing process to create greater efficiency and lower overall costs. Beginning with this year, residents will receive a single annual tax bill with two payment coupons. According to a release from the city, “in previous years the City incurred significant additional staff, supplies, and postage cost […]
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Scarborough lowers disputed assessments in recent revaluation, sets tax rate
The town’s total valuation increased by about $700 million, or 17 percent, from $4.1 billion to $4.8 billion in a hot real estate market.