Property Taxes in Augusta
Augusta's property tax picture is this record's single least flattering cost fact -- Ownwell cited Augusta's own effective rate at approximately 2.30%, more than double the ~1.02% national comparison figure and well above both Kennebec County's (~1.00%) and Maine's statewide (~0.98%) rates -- disclosed here directly rather than softened.
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Learn moreAugusta's City-Specific Rate Runs Genuinely High -- Well Above the County and State Figures
Ownwell cited Augusta's own effective property tax rate at approximately 2.30% -- this record's primary figure, chosen because it is city-specific. Kennebec County's own cited effective rate (~1.00%) and Maine's statewide average (~0.98%) both run notably lower, meaning Augusta itself carries a real, disclosed premium over its own broader county and state comparison figures.
A Real, Current 2026-2027 Mill-Rate Cut That Still Raised Most Actual Bills
Augusta's city government cut its mill rate from $24.40 to $17 as part of the 2026-2027 budget, tied to a formal property revaluation. This record discloses a real, disclosed 'double whammy' directly: because average taxed home values rose sharply alongside that revaluation (from approximately $135,881 to approximately $265,000), local news outlets reported most residents still facing RISING actual tax bills despite the lower headline mill rate.
Confirm a Specific Address Directly With the City of Augusta Assessor
Given the real, disclosed gap between Augusta's own rate and the lower county/state figures, and the real, current revaluation cycle, buyers and movers should confirm a specific target property's current assessed value, levy, and any applicable exemptions directly with the City of Augusta Assessor's office rather than relying on a county or statewide average.
Key takeaways
- Augusta's own city-specific effective property tax rate (~2.30%, Ownwell) runs more than double the ~1.02% national comparison figure this project uses consistently.
- Augusta's rate also runs well above Kennebec County's (~1.00%) and Maine's statewide (~0.98%) own cited averages -- a real, disclosed city-specific premium.
- A 2026-2027 mill-rate cut ($24.40 to $17) still resulted in rising actual tax bills for most residents due to a concurrent property revaluation.
- Confirm a specific property's current tax bill directly with the City of Augusta Assessor, especially given the active revaluation cycle.
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