Staffed by Rick Sands, the Tax Assessor is responsible for ensuring that all properties are assessed fairly and equitably as well as providing information about the various tax relief programs available to the public.
Office Location:
59 Main Street, Orono,
second floor.
Facsimile: (207)866-5053 -
Attn: Rick Sands, Assessor
Mailing Address:
Rick Sands, Assessor,
Town of Orono
PO Box 130
Orono, ME 04473-0130
Telephone: (207)866-5050 (24/7 voicemail)
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
$13,000 Exemption
For All Who Qualify
FILING DEADLINE is APRIL 1
If you answer yes to the following questions, you may receive the Homestead Exemption:
· Are you a resident of the State of Maine?
· Have you owned homestead property in the State of Maine for at least the past 12 months prior to April 1, 2010?
· Do you declare that home as your permanent place of residency?
If you answered yes to all of these questions, you may be entitled to a property tax reduction, regardless of your income. If you are already receiving the Homestead Exemption in Orono, there is no need to reapply. Applications are available at the Town Office.