Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Office Telephone: 207-865-4743 | Fax: 207-865-0242
Mailing Address: 30 Main Street, Freeport, ME 04032
Director: Abigail Yacoben | ayacoben@freeportmaine.com
 Asst. Tax Collector: Todd Reynolds / treynolds@freeportmaine.com
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The Finance Department acts as advisory and support staff to the Town Council and Manager in the annual budgeting process. More information on the budget can be viewed on Budgets webpage.
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The following are lists of taxes for each property as originally committed to the tax collector for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. No interest is included in these numbers:
TAX ROLL - real estate
TAX ROLL - personal property
Taxes are due in two payments (November 15 and May 15 this fiscal year) and are collected all year long. Interest due on late payment of taxes is calculated by computer. If taxes are not paid in due course, a lien may be placed on the property. If taxes are still not paid, the town will foreclose on the lien.
When the commitment is received from the assessor, prior year's tax receipts are purged and new tax commitment is balanced and bills processed. Receipts for tax payments are posted to applicable year receivable. Interest collected is credited to estimated revenue.
Tasks related to the collection process include:
A. Processing of Tax Bills
B. Collection of Real Estate Taxes
C. Collection of Personal Property Taxes
D. Correspondence with Attorneys, Banks, and Taxpayers on Tax Problems
E. Filing of Tax Liens
F. Registry Research for Liens
G. Foreclosure of Liens
H. Inquiries from Banks, Realtors, and Mortgage Companies for Tax Information.
I. Discharges and Deeds Prepared
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The following vehicles must be registered and excised at the Finance Office: Motor Vehicles, Registration of Boats, Registration of ATV's, snowmobiles.
You may also renew registrations online HERE.
Bring in the following paperwork for vehicle re-registration: Current or expired registration (yellow form); current proof of insurance (with good expiration date on card); and current odometer reading .
If purchased from a Maine Dealer: Window sticker (required for ALL new car purchases), Title Application, Sales Tax form Current proof of insurance (with good expiration date on card)
You must then go to a Maine DMV branch to complete the transaction. They will issue you your plates and stickers. The town of Freeport is not considered a full-service registration agent, thus we do not carry plates.
If purchased from a private sale: Bill of sale, previous owner title, and current proof of insurance.
Title Application and Sales Tax Form will be given to you by the clerk. You must fill these out before going to DMV to complete the transaction. DMV will charge you $33 for the Title application and 5% of the purchase price of the vehicle.
NOTE: If a vehicle is sold or traded, the plates and registration should be retained. It may be advantageous to transfer the plates and excise credit when registering a new vehicle. The clerk will help you calculate the better option. There are NO CASH REFUNDS on unused excise tax for retired vehicles. You must still go to a Maine DMV branch to complete the transaction.
If previously registered out-of-state: Out of state title, Out of state registration, Current proof of insurance from state of Maine.
State statues govern collection of excise tax and registrations. Reports for the registrations are filed monthly, balanced with collections and funds are forwarded to the state.
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Boats expire annually in December. The excise tax is assessed based on the year, length and use. The registration fee is based on the horsepower of the motor. A $1.00 town fee is also charged. If purchased from a Maine dealer, the sales tax form is required. If purchased from a private sale, a bill of sale is required. Sales tax will be collected at the time of registration.
Registration Fees: with milfoil without milfoil
*10 HP and under -----------------------$25.00-----------$15.00
*11HP to 50 HP ---------------------------$30.00----------$20.00
*51 HP to 115 HP -------------------------$36.00----------$26.00
*Over 115 HP ------------------------------$44.00----------$34.00
*Personal Water Craft ------------------$44.00----------$34.00
*Duplicate Boat Regis. & Sticker ----$2.00------------$2.00
*Boat Temporary Transfer ------------$4.00------------$4.00
*Milfoil Upgrade---------------------------$10.00-----------N/A
State of Maine law requires boat owners who keep their boats kept in the water more than 75 consecutive days to pay an excise tax on that boat. This includes federally documented vessels. Please contact the Harbormaster regarding boat questions, and the finance department regarding excise tax questions. Excise tax is due no later than July 1 to the Town in which you reside or keep your boat. 12 M.R.S.A. Section 7791 , 36 M.R.S.A. Section 1504, 12 M.R.S.A. Section 7801 (28)
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$29.00 (Jet Ski, pontoon boats). If purchased from a Maine dealer, the sales tax form is required. If purchased from a private sale, a bill of sale is required. Sales tax will be collected at the time of registration.
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ATVs expire annually in June. The registration fee is $33.00, plus $1.00 town fee. ATVs are not charged an excise tax. If purchased from a Maine dealer, the sales tax form is required. If purchased from a private sale, a bill of sale is required. Sales tax will be collected at the time of registration.
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Snowmobiles expire annually in June. The registration fee is $40.00, plus $1.00 town fee. Snowmobiles are also not charged excise tax. If purchased from a Maine dealer, the sales tax form is required. If purchased from a private sale, a bill of sale is required. Sales tax will be collected at the time of registration.
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Other collected revenues include:
A. Selling of Maps and Ordinances
B. Processing of Money for Permits, Fines, Licenses, and moneys received from all departments
C. State Funds, Grants, and School Receipts.
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Does the Town of Freeport accept Visa, Mastercard or debit cards?
We currently do not have the technology in place to facilitate these types of transactions. Personal checks are accepted.
What is the required paperwork when registering a vehicle?
Paperwork for Vehicle Re-registration:
- Current or expired registration (yellow form)
- Current proof of insurance (with good expiration date on card)
- Current odometer reading
If purchased from a Maine Dealer:
- Window sticker - required for ALL new car purchases
- Title Application
- Sales Tax form
- Current proof of insurance (with good expiration date on card)
- Must then go to a Maine DMV branch to complete the transaction, they will issue you your plates and stickers.
- Town of Freeport is not considered a full-service registration agent, thus we do not carry plates.
If purchased from a private sale:
- Bill of Sale
- Current proof of insurance
- Title Application and Sales Tax Form will be given to you by the clerk. You must fill these out before going to DMV to complete the transaction. DMV will charge you $23 for the Title application and 5% of the purchase price of the vehicle.
- NOTE: If a vehicle is sold or traded, the plates and registration should be retained. It may be advantageous to transfer the plates and excise credit when registering a new vehicle. The clerk will help you calculate the better option. There are NO CASH REFUNDS on unused excise tax for retired vehicles.
- Must then go to a Maine DMV branch to complete the transaction, they will issue you your plates and stickers.
- Town of Freeport is not considered a full-service registration agent, thus we do not carry plates
If previously registered out-of-state:
- Out of state title
- Out of state registration
- Current proof of insurance from state of Maine
When are property taxes collected in Freeport?
Freeport collects real estate and personal property taxes twice a year. The due dates are November 15th and May 15th.
What is the current tax rate?
The town's fiscal year is July 1st through June 30th. The current taxes are $15.20 per $1,000, assessed at 100% market value.
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