Down East taxpayers aren’t happy about the county’s financial mismanagement, but an $11 million shortfall must be remedied.
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Posted inMaine, News
For many older Mainers, covering costs in retirement is a major challenge
Experts say there is a clear divide between people who can afford to live comfortably in retirement — and those whose tight budgets make it difficult to pay for basic needs like food and housing.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington residents get new property values after revaluation
Farmington’s first townwide revaluation in decades resets property values, aiming to equalize the tax burden without raising overall revenue.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Politics
Maine property taxes are high. What can lawmakers do about it?
A new task force met for the first time to issue recommendations for easing the property tax burden. Finding a solution could be tricky.
Posted inMaine, News
Auburn tax relief program gave rebates to 145 seniors
City officials say a property tax relief program for seniors was a success in its first year.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers weigh property tax relief, even as Mills signals she won’t support most efforts
Inflation and a runaway hot real estate market have led to a spike in property taxes across Maine — an issue that came into focus last year when lawmakers repealed a new program that froze property taxes for older adults because it was financially unsustainable.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Proposed property tax relief program likely dead in Lewiston
Staff said the program aimed at seniors would cost an estimated $3 million after the city attorney recommended it include renters.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington board considering tax payment schedule, fiscal year change Tuesday
Selectmen moved the discussion to Feb. 11 so both sides could be presented at once, but with Town Manager Erica LaCroix out sick it will now be taken up at the Feb. 25 meeting.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Will Auburn residents open their doors for property inspectors?
When residents were asked whether they would allow inspectors into their homes as the city conducts a revaluation, the general consensus was that the effort will lead to nothing but higher taxes.
Posted inNews
When the city comes knocking, what will you do?
When Lewiston asked homeowners to let the city take a look at their properties as part of the city’s revaluation, the majority of homeowners slammed the door in the city’s face. So the city will be sending out mailers instead. Auburn officials will soon be asking homeowners to open their doors for that city’s revaluation […]