Property Taxes

The Town of Long Island collects property taxes twice a year on September 15th and March 15th. If you have questions about your property taxes please contact the Tax Collector, at 766-5820, during regular business hours or by e-mail at clerk@longislandmaine.org.

Property Tax Information:

Fiscal Year:  July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025
Tax Rate:  6.883 per thousand of valuation
Interest Rate on Late Payments:  8.5%
1st Payment Due:  Sept. 15, 2024 – interest commencing on Sept. 16, 2024
2nd Payment Due:  March 15, 2025 – interest commencing on March 16, 2025
Assessment Date:  April 1st of each year
Commitment Date:  July 27, 2024
Assessment Ratio:  100%
Homestead Exemption:  $25,000
Veterans Exemption:  $6,000
Deadline to apply for an Abatement:  January 16, 2024
Deadline to apply for and Exemption:  April 1st of each year
Tax Database and Tax Bills
You can download/view the property tax database in PDF format.  There are two versions – one is sorted by lot number and the other by owner name.

 

Copies of all the most recently mailed tax bills can be viewed in PDF format here: TAX BILLS BY NAME

The bills are presented in owner name order in this file and can be searched by owner name or lot number. When you search by lot number you should append -0 to the numbers that appears on the parcel map, i.e. search for 646-0 to find the bill for lot 646.

Maine Tax Relief Programs

The Maine Revenue Service administers several programs that offer tax-relief to permanent residents: Maine Property Tax Relief Programs

The Homestead Exemption Program provides a reduction of up to $25,000 in the value of your home for property tax purposes. To qualify, you must be a permanent resident of Maine, the home must be your permanent residence, you must have owned a home in Maine for the 12 months prior to applying and an application must be filed on or before April 1 with the municipality where the property is located. The exemption applies to any residential property that is assessed as real property. For instance, a mobile home located on a rented lot may qualify for the exemption.

Homestead Exemption Program FAQ

HERE is the application for a Homestead Exemption. Application is also available in Town Hall.

The Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens was repealed by our State legislature in July of 2023. Here’s a link to information for Long Island residents regarding the current state of this program:

LD 290 Property Tax Stabilization for Seniors Repealed by State Legislature

Property Tax Abatements

Abatements must be filed within the State mandated 185 days of the Municipal Tax Commitment date.

Tax Collector’s Notice, Lien, Claim and Demand (30 Day Lien Notice) Payment Policy (Effective July 1, 2011)

Tax Collector has a policy to accept ONLY bank checks, certified checks, money orders or cash during the “30 Day Period”. PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLETo avoid Lien on property, payment needs to be made to the Tax Collector by the 30th day.  

Tax Collector – Town of Long Island

 

This page was updated Aug. 12, 2024

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