Somerset County property tax
Homeowners in Somerset County, Maine typically pay about 1.08% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,798 on a median home value of $166,900.
Typical effective rate
1.08%
higher than 30% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,798
per year
Median home value
$166,900
In ME
#6
of 16 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.08% — 15% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 5% higher than the Maine median of 1.02%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,959 for mortgaged homes, $1,635 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 6th highest effective rate of 16 ranked Maine counties; nationally it sits around the 70th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Somerset County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.08%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Somerset County, ME?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Somerset County is 1.08% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,798) divided by the median home value ($166,900) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Somerset County?
The median owner-occupied home in Somerset County is valued at $166,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,798 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,959, versus $1,635 for homes without one.
How does Somerset County compare to the rest of Maine?
Somerset County's effective rate is 5% higher than the Maine median, ranking 6th of 16 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Maine counties
Counties ranked closest to Somerset County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Maine counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Penobscot County | 1.16% | $2,481 |
| 4 | Aroostook County | 1.12% | $1,672 |
| 5 | Kennebec County | 1.09% | $2,605 |
| 7 | Cumberland County | 1.04% | $4,707 |
| 8 | Waldo County | 1.04% | $2,684 |
| 9 | Franklin County | 1.04% | $2,027 |
Official data & resources for Somerset County
- Somerset County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Somerset County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Somerset County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.