assessing division

Karen Scammon, CMA-4, City Assessor

Mission Statement

The City of Auburn Assessing Division will:

Assess all properties fairly, equitably, and in compliance with all mandated regulations and laws of the State in an open, accessible environment;

Strive to educate the public on assessment practices;

Treat all taxpayers with respect; and

Provide the highest quality customer service honestly, objectively and with integrity.

Assessing Overview

• Tax Relief Programs - Homestead, Veterans and Blind Exemptions;
• Special Land Classifications - These are  State of Maine Current Use Programs and include Farmland, Open Space and Tree Growth;
• Real Estate - Map/Lot, Deed Book/Page, Property Values, Sale Price, Owner and Owner's Mailing Address, Building Description and Lot Size;
• Business Personal Property - Business Equipment Tax Exemption (BETE), Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement (BETR), Annual Form 706-A Detailed Asset List Filing;
• Abatements and Appeals. 
• 1970-2025 Historical Values
• State Property Tax Deferral Program

New Property Owners, click here for information about your mailing address, tax bill, and more.

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Most Recent Commitment Data

2025/2026 Tax Year Information

• Fiscal Year: 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026
• Commitment Date: 7/15/2025
• State Certified Ratio: 85%
• Tax Rate: $22.88 per $1,000.00 of assessment
• Abatement Deadline: 1/16/2026
• Homestead Exemption Amount: $21,250 off assessment/$486.20 in tax dollars
• Veterans Exemption Amount: $5,100 off assessment/$116.69 in tax dollars

2025-2026 Personal Property Tax Rolls

2025-2026 Real Estate Tax Rolls

Tax Bill Due Dates

• Real Estate:  First payment due 9/15/2025; second payment due 3/16/2026
  Interest begins 9/15/2025 on the first installment and 3/16/2026 on the second installment
• Personal Property: Due 9/15/2025 
  Interest Begins 9/15/2025

Learn about Auburn's upcoming revaluation process. Visit our RevalAuburn hub site!

Address:  60 Court Street, Auburn, Maine 04210

Hours:  Monday thru Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm