Standard Veteran Property Tax Exemption
$6,000 reduction from assessed home value for wartime veterans age 62+, 100% disabled, or who became 100% disabled while serving.
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About this benefit
Eligibility
Other-than-dishonorably discharged veteran who served during a recognized wartime period AND is either (1) age 62 or older, OR (2) receiving 100% VA disability, OR (3) became 100% disabled while serving. Must be a Maine resident. Surviving unremarried spouses, minor children, and parents of deceased veterans may also qualify.
Covers
$6,000 reduction from assessed value of primary residence. At a typical mil rate of ~$20 per $1,000, saves roughly $120/year.
How to apply
File with your local municipal tax assessor's office by April 1.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-06 against www.maine.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Maine state agency before applying.
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