The State Property Tax Deferral Program is a lifeline loan program that can cover the annual property tax bills of Maine people who are ages 65 and older or are permanently disabled and who cannot afford to pay them on their own. The loan program allows Maine’s most vulnerable community members to age in place and ensures that property taxes are still delivered to municipalities, requiring repayment of the loan once the property is sold or becomes part of an estate.
If you want to participate in the program, you must file an application with the Ellsworth Tax Assessor between January 1 and April 1. The Tax Assessor will verify certain information, then forward the application to MRS for review. MRS will review your application and may request additional information from you to confirm your eligibility for the program.
If you have questions or would like to make an appointment to submit an application, contact Larry Gardner, Tax Assessor, at (207)667-8674 or lgardner@ellsworthmaine.gov
The application is available on the MRS website at www.maine.gov/revenue/tax-return-forms/property-tax.
For more information on the program, including qualifications to apply, visit State Property Tax Deferral Program webpage.
