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MaineLD 1325132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Create Clarity in the Laws Regarding Property Tax Abatement Appeals

Sponsored By: Lucien Daigle (Republican)

Became Law

PROPERTY TAX PROCEDURESPROPERTY TAX PROCEDURES - ABATEMENTS

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Bill Overview

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Big and business property appeals go to State Board

Beginning January 1, 2026, appeals for nonresidential property or any property valued at $1,000,000 or more must go to the Maine State Board of Property Tax Review, not county commissioners. You must file within 60 days after the town’s notice or when your request is deemed denied. Nonresidential property means property used mainly for commercial, industrial, or business purposes; it excludes unimproved land not tied to such use. If the Board finds you over‑assessed, it grants a reasonable abatement. This changes where you file and can add travel or paperwork.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Lucien Daigle

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Donald Ardell

    Republican • House

  • Gregory Swallow

    Republican • House

  • Trey L. Stewart

    Republican • Senate

  • Mark Babin

    Republican • House

  • Roger Albert

    Republican • House

  • Timothy Guerrette

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 342

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/12/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/11/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-608) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-608), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    6/11/2025Senate

  5. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-608).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/10/2025House

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION in concurrence

    3/27/2025Senate

  7. Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/27/2025House

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