Keep up to date with changes on the City of Saco website. By using the links below, you can request that you be notified by email whenever parts of the site are updated.
Homestead exemption on tax bills
Please note that the homestead exemption printed on property tax bills was placed in an incorrect box in the 2012 bills. The exemption will appear in the "Other Exemption" box. We apologize for the inconvenience. 07/13/11
Saco receives 7th Certificate of Excellence Award
The national award, given by the Association of Government Accountants, recognizes the city's efforts to communicate with and be held accountable to its citizens. 06/07/11
Budget presentation, schedule
The budget process has begun. For a brief presentation on the Fiscal Year 2012 budget and a schedule of hearings, see the Budget Page. 03/24/11
City of Saco plans move to new tax due dates for the coming year
The City of Saco is considering changing the due dates for property tax payment for the coming fiscal year by one month to August 2011 (from September 2011) and February 2012 (from March 2012). The new due dates are intended to improve cash flow for operating expenses and should minimize borrowing that must be done throughout the year.
Saco promotes energy efficiency with PACE program
The essence of the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program is for citizens to secure low interest loans up to $15,000 from the State to perform necessary energy saving improvements to their home. 12/08/10
Recycling businesses in Saco
The Saco Conservation Commission would like to recognize local businesses that recycle through the city's collection system. 10/05/10
Saco wins award for performance report
The City of Saco was awarded the 6th Annual Performance Association of Government Accounting Gold Award. 08/15/10
New fire station page
We have set up a page for information regarding the construction of the new fire station To see the page, follow this link. 03/09/10
Saco voters approve fire station
Saco voters on Tuesday approved a $5.9 million bond for the construction of a new fire station by a vote of 2864 to 503. For the complete results, follow this link. 02/11/10
Citizen satisfaction continues to climb
In the most recently released Citizen Satisfaction Report, residents are reporting a growing satisfaction with their city. 11/18/09
Saco tax program featured on Fox News
Saco's innovative program allowing seniors to work off some of their tax bill was featured recently on Fox News. Click here to view the video.
Beach Profiling
You may view the slide show presented by Peter A. Slovinsky, a geologist for the State of Maine, by by following this linkNote: You must have javascript and pop up windows enabled to view this presentation 10/02/07
An Inconvenient Truth for Saco? Given recent concerns about the effect of global warming and rising sea levels, we have put together two GIS maps showing what effect a rising sea level will have on Saco. We mapped two scenarios: a 20-foot rise and a 40-foot rise. You may download the maps in PDF format by clicking on the links below:
GIS MAPPING
You can now research property lots through the city's Geographic Information System (GIS) maps. Just follow this link. Note: This will take you off the City of Saco website.