City of Portland Assessing Department
Portland Senior Property Tax Deferral Program is available to homeowners in Portland, ME.
Allows Portland homeowners age 65 and older with income below state limits to defer property tax payments. Deferred taxes become a lien on the property, repaid when home is sold or transferred.
Annual property tax amount deferred based on Portland median home value
Data last verified 2026-05-31. How we verify our data.
In Portland, ME, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Portland, ME can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Applications accepted year-round
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programPortland Senior Property Tax Deferral Program is open to homeowners in Portland, ME. It serves seniors.
Apply directly with City of Portland Assessing Department using the official program link on this page or call (207) 874-8480. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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