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Tax exemptions

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Homestead Exemption allowed by the State of Maine:
The law states if you meet certain requirements, your assessed value will be reduced (presently by $13,000.). The tax rate set annually will determine the amount of tax dollars you will save.

The requirements are as follows:

1. The dwelling must be your primary residence and your name must be on the deed.
2. You must have owned the dwelling for a year prior to April 1st of this coming tax year

You may not meet the qualifications for this coming tax year; however you should complete the form and return it to our office. We will keep it on file, when you become eligible we will apply the exemption.

A note regarding other exemptions:
A Veteran Exemption is also available, in order to qualify you must have attained the age of 62 for this coming tax year and provide us with your DD214 (discharge papers). A veteran's widow may also qualify for an exemption, same requirements apply. A legally blind person may also qualify for an exemption. A letter from your physician is required.

In order to receive the exemptions listed above you must re-apply. The exemptions you may have received in another community will not be forwarded to us.

You may download the appropriate forms below. These forms should be submitted to the Saco Tax Assessor:

• Homestead Exemption form
• Veteran Exemption form
• Widow, Widower, Minor Child or Widowed Parent of a Veteran Exemption form
• Blind Persons Exemption form