HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION:
The homestead exemption reduces a home's value by up to $25,000 for property tax purposes.
To qualify, the applicant must:
- be a permanent resident of Maine
- the home must be the applicant’s permanent residence
- applicant must have owned a home in Maine for the twelve months before applying
- application must be filed on or before April 1 with the municipality where the property is [...]