Penobscot County, Maine Property Taxes

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Median Penobscot County effective property tax rate: 1.92%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%. Median Penobscot County home value: $141,580. Median annual Penobscot County tax bill: $2,548, $148 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.

How are property taxes in Penobscot County calculated?

Property taxes in Penobscot County are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.

Understanding your county's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Whether you live in Bangor or another part of Penobscot County, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.

Last Updated March 1, 2025

Penobscot County, Maine Property Tax Bill Calculator

Property Assessed Value

$100,000

$1,500,000

$3,000,000

Median Effective Tax Rate

1.92%

Estimate Property Tax Bill

$2,718

$2,523

Ownwell’s Penobscot County Property Tax Bill Calculator empowers homeowners, real estate investors, and potential buyers to estimate their annual property taxes in Penobscot County with just two data points. By entering your property's estimated assessed value, our calculator applies Penobscot County’s median effective tax rate to accurately estimate your property tax bill. Note that your property's assessed value — determined by your county — reflects any exemptions you may have, ensuring a more precise calculation for your property tax obligations. This insightful tool helps you understand potential tax liabilities and highlights how Ownwell can assist in reducing property taxes in Penobscot County. For those interested in more localized information, please scroll down to explore city-level trends!

Property Tax Rates Across Penobscot County, Maine

Local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state. Each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate. While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process. Below, you can compare Penobscot County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Maine or the U.S. median property tax rate. Penobscot County has a median property tax rate of 1.92%, which is significantly higher than the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Within Penobscot County, the city of East Millinocket has the highest median property tax rate at 3.32%, while Mattamiscontis TWP boasts the lowest at 0.83%. These variations underscore the importance of understanding local property tax dynamics, as they can significantly impact your overall tax burden. By comparing these rates, property owners can make informed decisions and potentially identify opportunities for tax savings.

Property Tax Rates Across Penobscot County, Maine

Source: Ownwell

0.83%

2.07%

3.32%

Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.

Median Effective Penobscot County Tax Rate

1.92%

Median Effective Maine Tax Rate

1.57%

Median Effective United States Tax Rate

1.02%

Property Tax Rates Across Penobscot County, Maine

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Rate	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Alton	1.35%	1.35%	1.35%	1.35%	1.35%
Argyle Twp	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%
Bangor	1.91%	1.91%	1.92%	1.92%	1.92%
Bradford	1.99%	1.99%	1.99%	1.99%	1.99%
Bradley	1.55%	1.55%	1.55%	1.55%	1.55%
Brewer	1.77%	1.87%	2.01%	2.23%	2.29%
Carmel	1.26%	1.26%	1.26%	1.26%	1.26%
Carroll Plt	1.29%	1.29%	1.29%	1.29%	1.29%
Charleston	1.36%	1.36%	1.36%	1.36%	1.36%
Chester	1.21%	1.21%	1.22%	1.22%	1.22%
Clifton	1.43%	1.43%	1.43%	1.43%	1.43%
Corinna	2.01%	2.01%	2.01%	2.01%	2.01%
Corinth	1.70%	1.70%	1.70%	1.70%	1.70%
Dexter	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
Dixmont	1.30%	1.30%	1.30%	1.30%	1.30%
East Millinocket	3.32%	3.32%	3.32%	3.32%	3.32%
Eddington	1.63%	1.63%	1.63%	1.64%	1.64%
Etna	1.57%	1.57%	1.57%	1.58%	1.58%
Exeter	1.40%	1.40%	1.40%	1.40%	1.40%
Garland	1.04%	1.04%	1.04%	1.05%	1.05%
Glenburn	1.67%	1.67%	1.68%	1.68%	1.68%
Greenbush	2.08%	2.08%	2.08%	2.08%	2.08%
Greenfield Twp	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%
Grindstone Twp	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%
Hampden	2.07%	2.07%	2.07%	2.07%	2.07%
Hermon	1.19%	1.19%	1.19%	1.19%	1.19%
Herseytown Twp	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.90%
Holden	1.78%	1.78%	1.78%	1.79%	1.79%
Howland	2.20%	2.20%	2.21%	2.21%	2.21%
Hudson	1.45%	1.45%	1.45%	1.45%	1.45%
Indian Purchase Twp	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.84%
Kenduskeag	1.48%	1.48%	1.48%	1.48%	1.48%
Kingman	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%
Kingman Twp	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%
Lagrange	1.48%	1.48%	1.49%	1.49%	1.49%
Lee	1.95%	1.95%	1.95%	1.95%	1.95%
Levant	1.17%	1.17%	1.18%	1.18%	1.18%
Lincoln	2.20%	2.20%	2.20%	2.20%	2.20%
Lowell	1.38%	1.38%	1.38%	1.38%	1.38%
Mattamiscontis Twp	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%
Mattawamkeag	1.30%	1.30%	1.30%	1.30%	1.30%
Medway	2.38%	2.38%	2.38%	2.38%	2.38%
Milford	1.80%	1.80%	1.80%	1.80%	1.80%
Millinocket	2.82%	2.82%	2.82%	2.82%	2.82%
Mount Chase	1.80%	1.80%	1.80%	1.80%	1.80%
Newburgh	1.53%	1.53%	1.53%	1.53%	1.53%
Newport	1.96%	1.96%	1.96%	1.96%	1.96%
Old Town	2.10%	2.10%	2.10%	2.10%	2.10%
Orono	2.34%	2.34%	2.34%	2.34%	2.34%
Orrington	1.27%	1.27%	1.27%	1.28%	1.28%
Patten	2.80%	2.80%	2.80%	2.80%	2.80%
Plymouth	1.60%	1.60%	1.60%	1.60%	1.60%
Prentiss Twp	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.87%
Springfield	0.83%	0.83%	1.29%	1.29%	1.29%
Stetson	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%
Veazie	1.73%	1.73%	1.74%	1.74%	1.74%
West Enfield	1.64%	1.64%	1.64%	1.64%	1.64%
Winn	1.85%	1.85%	1.85%	1.85%	1.85%
Burlington	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dedham	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Edinburg	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Enfield	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Indian Island	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lakeville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Long A Twp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Soldiertown Twp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Stillwater	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Woodville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Penobscot County, Maine

When examining property taxes in Penobscot County, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial. The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Penobscot County Assessor's Office estimates the market value for tax purposes. The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill. Assessment notices: Penobscot County assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They’ll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of May. Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Penobscot County. For example, the median tax bill in Penobscot County is $2,400, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Orono has the highest median home price at $218,890.

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Penobscot County, Maine

Source: Ownwell

$49,573

$134,232

$218,890

Median Penobscot County Market Value

$141,580

Median Maine Market Value

$204,200

Median United States Market Value

$235,294

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Penobscot County, Maine

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Home Price	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Alton	$41,490	$76,442	$125,302	$162,690	$205,368
Argyle Twp	$41,158	$81,505	$115,925	$157,568	$212,220
Bangor	$76,090	$139,300	$182,700	$242,875	$337,110
Bradford	$39,650	$60,725	$93,500	$125,450	$154,350
Bradley	$33,200	$74,950	$120,000	$178,000	$238,800
Brewer	$97,740	$126,400	$157,000	$199,000	$249,620
Carmel	$62,860	$122,625	$191,800	$248,775	$297,010
Carroll Plt	$31,135	$41,442	$73,580	$91,602	$151,920
Charleston	$41,560	$83,610	$134,065	$185,245	$219,845
Chester	$53,532	$75,645	$113,580	$160,410	$229,158
Clifton	$50,400	$78,625	$120,550	$170,775	$249,350
Corinna	$29,670	$53,700	$80,450	$109,375	$143,190
Corinth	$20,200	$54,025	$101,650	$138,175	$179,520
Dexter	$25,240	$64,150	$95,450	$132,250	$178,500
Dixmont	$53,384	$87,080	$131,550	$188,340	$265,318
East Millinocket	$29,815	$40,317	$49,573	$61,499	$80,723
Eddington	$75,957	$115,560	$155,138	$210,332	$280,802
Etna	$46,240	$74,968	$124,115	$169,065	$212,040
Exeter	$35,000	$56,000	$89,000	$134,500	$179,000
Garland	$57,744	$93,175	$143,095	$200,660	$254,451
Glenburn	$45,010	$102,125	$156,150	$205,780	$271,176
Greenbush	$26,880	$49,300	$79,300	$109,400	$138,700
Greenfield Twp	$38,888	$55,325	$103,855	$137,485	$194,092
Grindstone Twp	$42,300	$56,158	$83,435	$123,188	$133,546
Hampden	$93,870	$127,400	$174,250	$245,425	$330,170
Hermon	$94,440	$155,725	$207,900	$268,600	$333,260
Herseytown Twp	$42,590	$90,388	$138,710	$220,195	$242,441
Holden	$27,972	$128,445	$180,330	$244,070	$312,612
Howland	$46,146	$76,480	$108,200	$148,320	$191,206
Hudson	$54,164	$89,675	$130,350	$173,525	$215,250
Indian Purchase Twp	$181,722	$186,560	$209,700	$269,435	$379,228
Kenduskeag	$26,800	$80,850	$116,900	$155,300	$208,800
Kingman	$36,548	$44,465	$69,620	$109,665	$141,718
Kingman Twp	$33,502	$51,955	$97,175	$145,955	$169,778
Lagrange	$33,917	$50,239	$74,722	$110,856	$173,457
Lee	$26,400	$45,175	$75,950	$118,225	$157,440
Levant	$25,250	$64,125	$101,100	$147,925	$185,780
Lincoln	$40,100	$73,400	$108,800	$148,200	$202,900
Lowell	$40,081	$76,606	$120,520	$240,698	$362,023
Mattamiscontis Twp	$119,448	$160,140	$218,890	$261,045	$317,462
Mattawamkeag	$37,305	$63,495	$88,095	$115,280	$148,110
Medway	$23,000	$39,750	$67,500	$88,600	$117,300
Milford	$38,030	$71,250	$107,050	$144,375	$183,580
Millinocket	$33,240	$49,100	$63,500	$83,550	$106,460
Mount Chase	$46,250	$66,750	$91,500	$156,625	$244,050
Newburgh	$90,635	$136,700	$179,788	$230,386	$294,459
Newport	$30,120	$77,500	$119,300	$173,950	$260,060
Old Town	$17,800	$96,900	$126,000	$164,800	$219,600
Orono	$87,590	$145,750	$188,100	$248,325	$319,890
Orrington	$126,380	$165,100	$210,900	$266,200	$331,320
Patten	$30,600	$37,500	$52,800	$74,300	$109,280
Plymouth	$54,530	$78,990	$116,670	$165,500	$213,950
Prentiss Twp	$28,044	$43,630	$86,590	$117,642	$158,212
Springfield	$40,453	$58,355	$93,965	$139,270	$181,752
Stetson	$57,100	$81,250	$120,750	$156,775	$206,310
Veazie	$16,120	$107,800	$177,300	$264,300	$375,980
West Enfield	$49,160	$79,000	$112,300	$155,900	$221,140
Winn	$42,869	$59,420	$93,490	$120,980	$153,997
Burlington	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dedham	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Edinburg	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Enfield	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Indian Island	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lakeville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Long A Twp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Soldiertown Twp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Stillwater	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Woodville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Bills Across Penobscot County, Maine

In Penobscot County, ME, property tax bills are calculated based on the assessed value of a property and the local tax rate. The assessed value is determined by the county assessor and is meant to reflect the market value of the home. Once the assessed value is established, it is multiplied by the local tax rate to calculate the annual property tax bill. Factors such as location, property size, and improvements can influence the assessed value.

For homeowners in Penobscot County, the median home price is $141,580, with tax bills ranging significantly. The 25th percentile tax bill is $1,612, while the 75th percentile reaches $3,648, and the 90th percentile climbs to $5,090. Comparatively, the national median property tax rate is 1.02%, with a median tax bill of $2,400. In Penobscot County, Orono has the highest median tax bill at $4,405, whereas Kingman has the lowest at $575. Understanding these factors helps homeowners anticipate their annual financial obligations and plan accordingly.

Property Tax Bills Across Penobscot County, Maine

Source: Ownwell

$575

$2,490

$4,405

Median Penobscot County Tax Bill

$2,548

Median Maine Tax Bill

$3,200

Median United States Tax Bill

$2,400

Property Tax Bills Across Penobscot County, Maine

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Bill	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Alton	$521	$1,032	$1,692	$2,197	$2,773
Argyle Twp	$340	$673	$958	$1,302	$1,753
Bangor	$1,452	$2,660	$3,488	$4,627	$6,434
Bradford	$789	$1,208	$1,861	$2,496	$3,072
Bradley	$515	$1,162	$1,860	$2,759	$3,701
Brewer	$1,872	$2,497	$3,254	$4,311	$6,452
Carmel	$792	$1,546	$2,416	$3,135	$3,742
Carroll Plt	$402	$534	$949	$1,182	$1,960
Charleston	$564	$1,137	$1,824	$2,520	$2,990
Chester	$650	$920	$1,380	$1,949	$2,784
Clifton	$720	$1,124	$1,724	$2,442	$3,566
Corinna	$596	$1,078	$1,617	$2,196	$2,878
Corinth	$343	$918	$1,728	$2,349	$3,052
Dexter	$508	$1,282	$1,908	$2,643	$3,570
Dixmont	$694	$1,132	$1,710	$2,448	$3,449
East Millinocket	$990	$1,339	$1,646	$2,042	$2,680
Eddington	$1,224	$1,879	$2,506	$3,403	$4,525
Etna	$728	$1,181	$1,960	$2,662	$3,340
Exeter	$490	$784	$1,246	$1,883	$2,506
Garland	$612	$974	$1,496	$2,097	$2,659
Glenburn	$754	$1,710	$2,616	$3,451	$4,543
Greenbush	$559	$1,025	$1,649	$2,276	$2,885
Greenfield Twp	$321	$457	$858	$1,135	$1,603
Grindstone Twp	$350	$464	$690	$1,018	$1,144
Hampden	$1,943	$2,634	$3,605	$5,076	$6,819
Hermon	$1,124	$1,853	$2,474	$3,196	$3,967
Herseytown Twp	$352	$746	$1,162	$1,855	$2,156
Holden	$500	$2,292	$3,219	$4,356	$5,580
Howland	$1,018	$1,686	$2,386	$3,270	$4,216
Hudson	$788	$1,300	$1,890	$2,516	$3,121
Indian Purchase Twp	$1,359	$1,574	$1,732	$2,226	$3,132
Kenduskeag	$397	$1,196	$1,730	$2,299	$3,090
Kingman	$302	$368	$575	$906	$1,171
Kingman Twp	$276	$429	$803	$1,206	$1,403
Lagrange	$504	$746	$1,110	$1,649	$2,627
Lee	$520	$883	$1,482	$2,312	$3,076
Levant	$303	$753	$1,188	$1,738	$2,183
Lincoln	$882	$1,615	$2,391	$3,260	$4,460
Lowell	$553	$1,057	$1,663	$3,456	$5,115
Mattamiscontis Twp	$986	$1,322	$1,808	$2,251	$2,901
Mattawamkeag	$514	$864	$1,162	$1,509	$1,938
Medway	$552	$943	$1,604	$2,100	$2,797
Milford	$689	$1,289	$1,928	$2,601	$3,301
Millinocket	$911	$1,373	$1,768	$2,318	$2,814
Mount Chase	$878	$1,250	$1,605	$2,725	$4,374
Newburgh	$1,387	$2,092	$2,751	$3,530	$4,505
Newport	$593	$1,522	$2,338	$3,409	$5,097
Old Town	$370	$2,011	$2,629	$3,425	$4,530
Orono	$2,131	$3,420	$4,405	$5,813	$7,498
Orrington	$1,615	$2,106	$2,689	$3,394	$4,224
Patten	$833	$1,044	$1,442	$2,033	$2,668
Plymouth	$872	$1,264	$1,867	$2,648	$3,423
Prentiss Twp	$231	$360	$744	$978	$1,365
Springfield	$411	$650	$1,219	$1,532	$2,256
Stetson	$1,142	$1,625	$2,415	$3,136	$4,126
Veazie	$279	$1,870	$3,076	$4,586	$6,524
West Enfield	$808	$1,297	$1,823	$2,563	$3,605
Winn	$793	$1,100	$1,730	$2,238	$2,849
Burlington	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dedham	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Edinburg	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Enfield	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Indian Island	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lakeville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Long A Twp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Soldiertown Twp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Stillwater	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Woodville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell