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FISCAL YEAR 2025 TAX SEASON:
The Town Assessor committed the 2024-2025 property tax rate on August 20, 2024. The Town of Cape Elizabeth's new tax rate is now $11.00 per $1,000 of property value for the 2025 fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
The new rate applies to the taxes due on October 15, 2024, and April 15, 2025.
Comparison of FY 2024 Taxes to FY 2025 Taxes
FAQs for Property Tax Assessments
Residents may PAY TAX BILLS by any of the following ways:
- Online: View or Pay Your Bill
- Your bank's bill-payer service
- Use the new drop box in front of the town office.
Please do not mail cash or put cash into the drop box. Please ensure that your telephone number is on your check in the event there is a question about the payment. If there is a question or a concern, please contact Kristie Bradbury, Finance Director, at 207-767-2273 ext. 259.
SENIOR TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS:
OTHER RELIEF OPTIONS:
Property Tax Abatement Due to Poverty or Infirmity
Any citizen may apply for a property tax abatement for their primary residence for reasons of infirmity or poverty. The state law governing such application is provided below. Applications are available online or through the Town Manager’s office. All applications are confidential are reviewed and decided by the Town Council in a non-public session. The Town Council then publicly votes on the abatement request without reference to the particular property or to the property owner.
Property Tax Exemptions
There are several classes of exempt property (property upon which real estate taxes need not be paid) such as government-owned property. In addition, several other personal exemptions exist:
Thomas Jordan Trust
The Thomas Jordan Trust is a local resource administered by the Town of Cape Elizabeth to help citizens. To apply, use the online PDF application or call 207-799-7665 during normal business hours.
The policies and standards for the administration, distribution and investment of the Thomas Jordan Trust were adopted effective September 12, 1994, subject to amendment from time to time by the Town Council.
RESIDENCY
In order to be eligible for benefits under the Thomas Jordan Trust, a person must be a resident of the Town of Cape Elizabeth. A "resident" of the Town of Cape Elizabeth is a person who has established a domicile in Cape Elizabeth and has no other residence.
STANDARD FOR ELIGIBILITY
The maximum household income of any household benefited from the Trust initially shall be no higher than 150% of the most recent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services poverty income guideline. Priority shall be given to those at the lowest percentage of the poverty level. The above percentage and the resulting number of beneficiaries eligible for benefits under the Trust shall be reviewed from time to time by the Town Council.
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Home Energy Assistance Program
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps qualified homeowners and renters pay for heating costs. Benefits include help paying for fuel and emergency fuel delivery. You can also qualify for energy-related repairs if you are eligible for HEAP.
Households are encouraged to apply for HEAP as early as possible. The application process involves both an application and an interview, to help determine eligibility and the level of benefit. The amount of benefit eligible households receive varies depending on household size, income and other factors. FMI & APPLY: CLICK HERE.