04353 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 04353 (Whitefield, Maine) pay a median of $2,285/year in property taxes on homes valued at $220,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.04%, which is near the Maine state average of 1.04%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 04353 is approximately $190, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lincoln County. This is $269 less than the Maine average of $2,554/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Maine, 04353 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 04951 (1.04%) and 04983 (1.04%).

In Whitefield, property taxes represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $73,750, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Maine has no statewide property tax cap; Lincoln County reassesses at market value, and your property tax obligation reflects your purchase price. File for the Maine Homestead Property Tax Exemption ($7,500 off assessed value for primary residences) with the Lincoln County Assessor's office before April 1 of the year following your purchase. Request your property's assessment card and learn your municipality's revaluation schedule from the assessor; Lincoln County has a moderate effective rate of 1.02%, and the homestead exemption can provide meaningful tax savings.