State
Maine
Year
2010
Variations in Receipt of Benefit
No Variation in Receipt of Benefits
Benefit Type
Credit
Benefit
Program provides property tax relief up to $750 for voluntary service provided by homeowners. Programs are administered by municipalities that have adopted an ordinance under this section. Consult local taxing authority for specific details on application and program requirements.
How is Benefit Disbursed
Credit to the property tax bill
Eligible Property Type
Residential
Characteristics of Eligible Property
Only residential property is eligible for this program.
Eligibility Criteria
Age
Homeowner
Principal Residence
Other Criteria
Description of Eligibility Criteria
Claimants must be a homestead resident of the municipality who are at least 60 years of age. Further eligibility requirements may be specified by the municipality administering the program.
Local Option in Adoption of Program
Local government must take action to opt in
Local Option Regarding Program Features
Local option regarding program features
State Funding for Local Tax Loss
Local government covers all of its tax loss
Record ID
ME106_RR10