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Property Tax & Sewer Discount Programs for Residents

Posted on: September 19, 2023 - 10:40am
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The City of Gardiner is pleased to offer several tax and sewer relief options that are simple and easy to apply for. 

Property Tax Assistance Program

If you are 65 or older, have owned a house in Gardiner for 10 years, and your taxes are paid in full.  And, you filed the 2022 Property Tax Fairness Credit and received a credit, then you could receive a refund of $100 to $500

What you’ll need:

  • Proof of Residency – Copy of a utility bill, tax form, or driver license
  • Proof of Age – Birth Certificate, driver license, State ID, or Passport
  • Your 2022 Form 1040ME Property Tax Fairness Credit
  • Complete the Property Tax Assistance Application and return it to City Hall by October 15

Sewer Discount Program

If you are 65 or older, or a Veteran, or Disabled and your household income is less than $49,549.00, you could receive a quarterly discount of $25 or $45.

What you’ll need:

  • Proof of Residency – Copy of a utility bill, tax form, or driver license
  • Proof of Age – Birth Certificate, driver license, State ID, or Passport
  • Proof of Annual income – Social Security Benefit Statement or most recent tax form
  • Complete the Sewer Discount Program application and return it to City Hall by October 15

For the Property Tax Assistance Program and/or the Sewer Discount Program, return applications to City Hall.  If any additional information should be needed, you will be contacted.  The deadline for application is October 15.

Homestead Exemption

Reduce your taxable property value up to $25,000 if you are a State of Maine resident, have owned a home in Maine for the past 12 month, and Gardiner is your permanent residence and the only property you are claiming a homestead exemption for.

To receive the exemption, submit an application on or before April 1st to your local assessor. The Assessor will determine if the application qualifies for the exemption using applicable State Law. Applicants must meet all criteria as of April 1st of the year of application in order to receive the exemption that year.

Also available are a Veteran Exemption (up to $6,000) and a Blind Exemption (up to $4,000). More details are available on the Assessing Department's Property Tax Relief webpage. Call 207-582-6892 for applications and info. 

Tax Club Program

In addition, we offer a Tax Club Program, which allows you to pay your taxes in nine equal installments instead of two large ones. All prior years taxes must be paid in full. Tax Club Agreements are due September 1 each year. For more details call 207-582-4200 and ask for the Tax Collector.