Frequently Asked Questions
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Your current exemptions are on your tax bill. Check the Assessing Department webpage for the exemptions that are available to see if you qualify.
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The Assessor's office gathers data on all properties in town, and compares it to properties that have sold or been rented as a basis of comparison.Assessor
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Surely. It is best if you call ahead at 865-4743 Number 105 or email Louise Thibeault to set up an appointment.Assessor
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No, that is your choice. If the assessor does not see the interior, then an estimate of value will be made.Assessor
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Taxes are proportionate to the value of one's property, so one must take steps to reduce that value in order to bring taxes down.Assessor
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This is because the Town's fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.Assessor
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The state constitution defines 'fairness' for assessing purposes as being according to the 'just value' (market value) of a property. Freeport employs two Certified Maine Assessors to follow this practice and is audited annually by the State of Maine Revenue Services agency to ensure quality control.Assessor
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Commercial properties pay 29% of the property taxes, and constitute approximately 8% of the properties in town.Assessor
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The total taxes to be raised for the budget (determined by the Town Council) is divided by the total taxable valuation of the Town (determined by the Tax Assessor) to determine the minimum tax rate. The assessor then sets a rate up to 5% higher than the minimum in order to cover errors, uncollected taxes, etc.Assessor