Town of Brunswick Tax Assessor

Tax Assessing Department
28 Federal Street
Brunswick, Maine 04011

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Town of Brunswick

Welcome to the Assessing Department!

The Assessing Department is a multi-functional department in Town government. First, it is the appraisal section of the Town responsible for determining assessed values on real estate and personal property. The department maintains all the ownership and appraisal data for the annual tax bills. Secondly, the department has many other records, including tax maps, deeds, exemption applications, land survey plans and aerial photographs. All records are available for public inspection.

Assessing Data is currently not available on this website.

Sales Data Available (PDF) Files
Tax Maps Available (PDF) Files

General Office Information

Office Hours:	8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Telephone:	(207) 725-6650
Fax:	(207) 725-6663
Mailing Address:	28 Federal Street Brunswick, Maine 04011
Tax Assessor:	Cathleen M. Donovan e-mail: cdonovan@brunswickme.org
Assistant Tax Assessor:	Roger J. Hoy email: rhoy@brunswickme.org

General Tax Information

Tax Rate:	$22.54 per $1,000 of valuation for the 2008-09 fiscal year
Due Dates:	October 15, 2008 April 15, 2009
Abatement Deadline:	March 11, 2009
Fiscal Year:	July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Assessment Date:	April 1, 2008
Commitment Date:	September 8, 2008
Assessment Ratio:	60%

Exemptions (Title 36 MRSA Sections 651- 689) All Exemptions Must be Filed by April 1st

Homestead Exemption:	(Title 36, M.R.S.A. Section 681) The 1998 Legislature enacted the Homestead Exemption. Effective 4/1/05 the legislature has made changes to the Homestead Exemption (13,000 value at 100%). All residents who have owned a residence, including mobile homes in Maine for 12 months as of April 1st, may qualify for the program.

Veteran's Exemption: Federally Recognized War Periods World War I - April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918, inclusive. (service in Russia) - April 6, 1917 to March 31, 1920, inclusive World War II - December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946, inclusive. Korean Conflict - June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955, inclusive. Vietnam War – February 28,1961 through May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War - August 2, 1990 to the date that the United States Government recognizes as the end of the Persian Gulf War. Grenada Invasion - August 24, 1982 through July 31, 1984 Panama Invasion - December 20, 1989 through January 31, 1990 Or Awarded Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal	(Title 36, M.R.S.A. Section 653) A property owner may be eligible for a reduction in the valuation of their property if they are : Maine Resident 62 on or before April 1 and served during a recognized war period or Receiving 100%disability from the VA Paraplegic Veterans Un-remarried widows of qualifying veterans In any case the veteran must fill out an application and provide the assessor with proof of service (Form DD214). (at 100% assessment ratio) WWI: $7,000 WWII or later: $6,000 Paraplegic Veteran: $50,000 for specially-adapted housing unit.

Blind Exemption:	(Title 36, M.R.S.A. Section 654) A homeowner who is legally blind as determined by a doctor is eligible for a $4,000 exemption (at 100% assessment ratio) on their property.

Tax Relief Programs

Business Equipment Reimbursement Program
Property Tax/Rent Refund Program
Tree Growth, Open Space, and Farmland Programs
Other Exemptions Available
*BETE/Business Equipment Tax Exemption New for 2008
Property Tax Notices and Forms (PDF Files)

Assessor's Notice
Personal Property Depreciation Schedule
Personal Property Declaration
Mobile Home Declaration
Exemption Application for Organizations and Institutions
Brunswick Historical Tax Rates

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