Belfast property tax, in one number.
The typical Belfast homeowner pays $4,145 a year on a $340,900 home. That's above the Waldo County rate (1.04%) and well above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Owners without a mortgage pay more.Homes owned outright paid a median $4,721, versus $3,703 for homes with a mortgage.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 6.1% of the median household income of $67,679.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Belfast compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | $4,145 | $340,900 | 1.22% |
| Waldo County | $2,684 | $257,700 | 1.04% |
| Maine | $3,036 | $296,600 | 1.02% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Nearby
- Waldo County1.04% · $2,684
- Knox County1.17% · $3,786
- Penobscot County1.16% · $2,481
- Kennebec County1.09% · $2,605
- Somerset County1.08% · $1,798
- Lincoln County0.85% · $2,828
- Hancock County0.83% · $2,561
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Belfast?
The effective rate is about 1.22%. The median homeowner pays $4,145 a year on a home worth a median $340,900 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $350,000 home in Belfast?
About $4,270 a year, or roughly $356 a month, at Belfast's average effective rate of 1.22%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the town assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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