Homestead Exemption Program
Permanent Maine residents with a permanent home, and ownership of a Maine home for the prior 12 months; apply to the municipality by April 1.
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Official eligibility and application
Eligibility source
To qualify, you must be a permanent resident of Maine, the home must be your permanent residence, you must have owned a home in Maine for the twelve months prior to applying and an application must be filed on or before April 1 with the municipality where the property is located.
Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.