04961 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 04961 (New Portland, Maine) pay a median of $1,477/year in property taxes on homes valued at $145,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.01%, which is near the Maine state average of 1.04%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 04961 is approximately $123, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Somerset County. This is $1,077 less than the Maine average of $2,554/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Maine, 04961 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 04579 (1.02%) and 04438 (1.01%).

In New Portland, property taxes represent approximately 3.4% of the median household income of $44,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Maine has no statewide property tax cap — your assessment resets to market value at purchase, and the Somerset County Assessor will establish a new base for annual increases. The Maine Homestead Property Tax Exemption exempts $25,000 of assessed value from state and local property taxes; file with the Somerset County Assessor's office by April 1 of the year following purchase. Contact the Somerset County Assessor immediately after closing to confirm your filing deadline and receive your Notice of Valuation.