City of Bangor
Important Homestead Exemption Information

The First Regular Session of Maine’s 121st Legislature enacted changes in Maine’s Homestead Exemption program. Those changes are effective for Tax Year 2003.

The exemption amount you may qualify for is now contingent on the value of the homestead. The following table shows how the change affects the level of exemption for qualifying applicants.

Certified Ration: 100%

2002

2003

Value below $125,000

$7,000

$7,000

Values from $125,000 to $249,999

$7,000

$5,000

Value $250,000 and above

$7,000

$2,500

 

If you have any questions, contact the Assessing Department at Bangor City Hall, 945-4400, ext. 220.