Assessing
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
Assessing maintains sales information, property deed transfers and the valuations of all Real Estate and Business Personal Property located in the City of Auburn for taxation purposes. Your total property assessment consists of a land value, building value and a yard item value if applicable.
Our office can assist you with information on:
- 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.
- Historical Property Values - 1970 to 2025
- State Property Tax Deferral Program
New Property Owners, click here for information about your mailing address, tax bill, and more.
Most Recent Commitment Data
2026/2027 Tax Year Information
- Fiscal Year: 7/1/2026 to 6/30/2027
- Commitment Date: 7/13/2026
- State Certified Ratio: TBD
- Tax Rate: $TBD per $1,000.00 of assessment
- Abatement Deadline: TBD
- Homestead Exemption Amount: $TBD off assessment/$TBD in tax dollars
- Veterans Exemption Amount: $TBD off assessment/$TBD in tax dollars
2026 PP and RE TAX ROLLS TO BE POSTED SOON
Tax Bill Due Dates
- Real Estate: First payment due 9/15/2026; second payment due 3/15/2027
- Interest begins 9/15/2026 on the first installment and 3/15/2027 on the second installment
- Personal Property: Due 9/15/2026
- Interest Begins 9/15/2026
Learn about Auburn's upcoming revaluation process. Visit our RevalAuburn hub site!