The property tax rate last year was $24.25 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway board recommends 21% property tax increase
If assessor John O’Donnel agrees, the rate would increase $3.08 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn officials explain tax bills after some property owners question increase
City staff said the state’s lapsing tax stabilization program, combined with valuation adjustments, resulted in a hefty increase for multifamily property owners in particular.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Paris assessor to adjust property values
The adjustment will align assessed property values in Paris closer to 100% of ‘just’ or fair market value and maintain the full funding of reimbursements, like tree growth and homestead exemptions, from the state.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford votes on 31 tax abatement requests during special meeting
With no bids submitted for repairs to Oxford’s Public Safety Building, selectmen tabled discussion on the issue.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford property owners have until March 25 to request abatement
OXFORD — The window for Oxford’s taxpayers to apply for abatement against their reassessed properties will close on March 25. Property owners are allowed 185 days following the 2023-2024 tax commitment, which was issued on Sept. 22 of last year, to challenge the values assigned during the town’s revaluation, done last summer. Assessor Colleen Halse, […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Revaluation sticker shock consequence of imperfect science of assessment
With property tax bills set to mail out in just a few weeks, town officials and property owners alike are in a no-win situation with Oxford’s recent property assessments.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford property owners assert poor communications, unreasonable deadlines from appraisal company
A query on the Advertiser Democrat’s Facebook page brought a rush or frustrated comments from homeowners.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Turner property taxes to increase
The amount of funds the town must pay toward the school and county budgets increased this year.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Property tax relief program for seniors axed after one year
REGION — Maine state lawmakers have effectively done away with the Property Tax Stabilization Program for Seniors by voting to fund it only for the current tax year that began April 1, 2023. The program was passed last year as LD 290 with the purpose of providing property tax relief to seniors over the age […]