It is important to know when taxes are due. The exact dates vary each year but are always approximately during the second week of September and the second week of March. The exact date is found on your tax bill. You can look up your tax bill on our Online Services page.
Your payments can be mailed to 1 City Hall Plaza. Checks should be made payable to City of Ellsworth.
The City accepts both debit and credit cards. Debit cards can only be processed in person, and credit cards can be processed in person or over the phone. The City uses Maine PayPort, a credit card processing service, and there is an additional 2.5% charge ($1.00 minimum) to use a credit card.
You can also pay your taxes by going to the Online Services page.
You may need your Property Tax Bill from last year. You can obtain a copy of your prior year tax bills through the Online Services page. Or contact our office for this information.