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. 
• 1970-2020 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

Valuation Adjustments

Dear Auburn property owner,

The City of Auburn wants you to know that the Assessing Department is making valuation adjustments that will affect your property value. The difficult decision to increase values is based on several years of high sale prices and the city’s efforts to remain in compliance with state mandates.

These changes will go into effect for the 2022 (as of April 1, 2022) tax year. An informational session will be held in early September where our team will explain
these changes and answer your questions. Watch for details at auburnmaine.gov.

The following links can help explain these changes and answer your questions. 

Click here to view the slideshow that was shown during the 7/18 city council meeting

Click here to view the August 8, 2022 Virtual Town Hall meeting

Click here to explore the "Qualified Sales" storymap

Market-based Adjustments 2022

Assessment Data

2022/2023 Tax Year Information

• Fiscal Year: 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023
• Commitment Date: 7/18/2022
• State Certified Ratio: 93%
• Tax Rate: $22.75 per $1,000.00 of assessment
• Abatement Deadline: 1/19/2023
• Homestead Exemption Amount: $23,250 off assessment/$528.94 in tax dollars

(2022/2023) Personal Property Commitment Book

(2022/2023) Real Estate Tax Commitment Book

Tax Bill Due Dates

• Real Estate:  First payment due 9/15/2022; second payment due 3/15/2023
  Interest begins 9/16/2022 on the first installment and 3/16/2023 on the second installment
• Personal Property: 9/15/2022 
  Interest Begins 9/16/2022

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