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. 
• 1970-2022 Historical Values
• State Property Tax Deferral Program
• Senior Property Tax Stabilization Program

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

FAQs: MULTI-UNIT VALUATION ADJUSTMENTS

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Assessment Data

2023/2024 Tax Year Information

• Fiscal Year: 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024
• Commitment Date: 7/21/2023
• State Certified Ratio: 93%
• Tax Rate: $22.75 per $1,000.00 of assessment
• Abatement Deadline: 1/22/2024
• Homestead Exemption Amount: $23,250 off assessment/$528.94 in tax dollars

(2022/2023 Last year's) Personal Property Commitment Book (2023/2024) PENDING

(2022/2023 Last year's) Real Estate Tax Commitment Book (2023/2024) PENDING

Tax Bill Due Dates

• Real Estate:  First payment due 9/15/2023; second payment due 3/15/2024
  Interest begins 9/16/2023 on the first installment and 3/16/2024 on the second installment
• Personal Property: Due 9/15/2023 
  Interest Begins 9/16/2023

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