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assessing

Assessor's Agent:

Assessor's Agent: Robert Konczal, CMA #521

Tel: 207-625-8344

Fax: 207 6254120

email: assessor@portermaine.org

"to request a copy of a property card, please email to mscanlon@portermaine.org "


The best way to contact the Assessor's Agent is through email or regular mail.


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How Property is assessed:


Property in Maine is assessed according to rules embedded in the State Constitution, Maine Statutes (mostly Title 36), and case law. It is taxed based on its condition and ownership as of April 1 every year. The Selectmen/Assessors are authorized for this work, and the Town contracts with a professional Assessor’s Agent (licensed by the State) to assist them in this task. Field inspection of construction projects generally happens in the Spring. Communication is best conducted via email.


Tax exemptions:


While taxation is the rule and exemption is the exception, there are some exemptions available for homestead owners, veterans, and blind folks, as well as charitable organizations and a few other minor categories. Applications may be found on the state website and must be submitted to the Assessors by April 1 to be credited for the current tax year:

https://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxes/tax-relief-credits-programs/property-tax-relief-programs/property-tax-exemptions


Current Use:


Taxpayers may apply for reduced valuation status by filing a Tree Growth, Open Space, or Farmland application. There are considerable requirements/restrictions attending these categories, and severe penalties for withdrawing property from them.  Applications may be found on the state website and must be submitted to the Assessors by April 1 to be credited for the current tax year:

https://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxes/tax-relief-credits-programs/property-tax-relief-programs/land-use-programs


  To apply for an abatement: please visit the State link below, fill out the form, and submit to the Assessor at town hall:  https://www.maine.gov/revenue/sites/maine.gov.revenue/files/inline-files/abatementapp.pdf


For taxes paid: please contact the Tax Collections Office:  https://portermaine.org/tax-collection


For deeds: please go directly to the Oxford County Registry of Deeds through this site:  Maine Registry of Deeds  https://www.maineregistryofdeeds.com


Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration:    https://www1.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/mrs/rettd/public_lookup/index.pl



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ASSESSING UPDATE 2024-2025


WHAT IS IT? 

By  state law, property valuations should match market value. This process  will adjust these valuations to get closer to market value.


WHY DO THIS? 

There are several reasons. Some include:

-To restore some reimbursements from the State that can be lost because of our low valuations

-To increase accuracy of valuations

-To increase owners’ exemptions 

-To lower the tax rate


WILL THIS INCREASE MY TAXES?   

Not unless part of your property has been mis-assessed. Any other general increase in taxes will be a result of the annual budget process. The process will be 'revenue neutral', so that taxes will go up somewhat IF the town meeting votes to increase spending.”


WHAT IS THE PROCESS? 

- In  2024 all taxable valuations will be increased to get them closer to  market value; A field review of all properties will begin to ensure  accuracy of the Town’s property data.

- In  2025, the field review will be completed; the real estate market will  be studied to calibrate valuations to current conditions.


HOW ARE PEOPLE NOTIFIED? 

-The issue has been discussed and voted on at Selectmen’s meeting

-A letter of explanation has been mailed to all property owners

-This information is posted on the Town’s website.


HOW IS IT PAID FOR?

The Town annually sets aside money in a fund for this purpose, avoiding any big one-time expenditure.


WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS?

Email the assessor at assessor@portermaine.org

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