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 | 46.9 | 51.2 |
| 2 | Lincoln County, ME | 43.1 | 54.2 |
| 3 | Piscataquis County, ME | 40.4 | 49.7 |
| 4 | York County, ME | 35.7 | 46.8 |
| 5 | Franklin County, ME | 32.9 | 54.8 |
| 6 | Waldo County, ME | 32.2 | 53.9 |
| 7 | Oxford County, ME | 31.5 | 45.2 |
| 8 | Cumberland County, ME | 30.3 | 47.4 |
| 9 | Sagadahoc County, ME | 29.9 | 54.7 |
| 10 | Washington County, ME | 29.6 | 52.8 |
| 11 | Kennebec County, ME | 28.6 | 40.2 |
| 12 | Somerset County, ME | 27.5 | 41.3 |
| 13 | Aroostook County, ME | 24.6 | 48.7 |
| 14 | Knox County, ME | 23.1 | 50.5 |
| 15 | Androscoggin County, ME | 22.9 | 38.2 |
| 16 | Penobscot County, ME | 22.9 | 38.7 |