Property Tax · Maine
Lowest Property Tax Counties in Maine 2026
Ranked by effective property tax rate — lower taxes score higher.
Top 10 — Property Tax in Maine
Score reflects property tax only — not overall county quality.
All Maine Counties — Property Tax Rankings
16 counties ranked by property tax score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Property Tax Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hancock County, ME | 48.5 | 51.3 |
| 2 | Lincoln County, ME | 46.7 | 54.9 |
| 3 | Piscataquis County, ME | 42.9 | 50.8 |
| 4 | York County, ME | 39.1 | 47.2 |
| 5 | Oxford County, ME | 36.1 | 45.5 |
| 6 | Washington County, ME | 32.6 | 53.8 |
| 7 | Franklin County, ME | 32.5 | 54 |
| 8 | Sagadahoc County, ME | 32.5 | 55.3 |
| 9 | Waldo County, ME | 32.5 | 54.1 |
| 10 | Cumberland County, ME | 32.4 | 47.7 |
| 11 | Somerset County, ME | 30.2 | 41.7 |
| 12 | Kennebec County, ME | 29.3 | 40.5 |
| 13 | Aroostook County, ME | 27.7 | 48.6 |
| 14 | Penobscot County, ME | 25.5 | 39.2 |
| 15 | Androscoggin County, ME | 25.2 | 38.5 |
| 16 | Knox County, ME | 25 | 50.8 |