Veteran’s Exemption (Title 36, M.R.S.A. §653)
Property owners may be eligible for a $6,000 reduction in the valuation of their property.
Taxpayer Eligibility:
- Maine resident age 62 on or before April 1st who served during a recognized war period
- Receives 100% disability from the VA
- Paraplegic veterans ($50,000 reduction in valuation at 100% assessment ratio)
- Un-remarried widows of qualifying veterans
Proof of Service
In all cases the veteran must fill out an application and provide the Assessor with proof of service (Form DD214).
- World War I: $7,000 (at 100% assessment ratio)
- World War II or later: $6,000 (at 100% assessment ratio)
- Paraplegic veteran: $50,000 for specially-adapted housing unit (at 100% assessment ratio)
Filing Deadline:
- April 1 of the first year in which exemption is requested.