Bangor assessor details 2025 property tax changes and market trends

The City of Bangor assessor presented an annual update on real estate assessments effective April 1, 2025, explaining how market appreciation has led to increased property values. The presentation highlighted that the city's mill rate for fiscal year 2026 will decrease to $17.70 per thousand, a drop from the previous year's rate. The assessor also outlined specific neighborhood adjustments made to ensure assessments remain equitable relative to recent sales data.

Key points

• The mill rate for fiscal year 2026 is set at $17.70 per thousand, representing an 85-cent decrease from the previous year's rate of $18.55.
• Residential property tax shares have shifted, with single-family homes and condos now paying the largest share of property taxes, surpassing commercial and industrial properties.
• Single-family residential values increased by 2% citywide, while multi-unit properties saw larger increases, with three or more unit properties rising by 10.7%.
• Neighborhood-specific adjustments were applied to 9,492 residential properties to correct undervaluation or overvaluation based on median sales ratios.
• The assessor noted that 78 new dwelling units were completed in the past year, while 23 older units or mobile homes were demolished or removed.
• Business personal property purchases in 2024 totaled over $41.3 million, with more than 55% exempted from local tax under the state B.E.T.E. program.

Next steps

• Property owners are encouraged to review the February and June memos on the assessor's webpage for details on this year's adjustments.
• Residents can contact the assessing department at 207-992-4209 for information on property tax exemptions such as homestead, veteran, or renewable energy credits.

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