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The Maine Tax and Rent Refund Program "Circuit Breaker Program"

Nearly 200,000 Maine households qualify for a partial refund of property tax assessed and/or rent they paid in 2007. The maximum refund available is $2,000.
You may qualify for a refund if:
  • You do not have a spouse or dependent(s) and your 2007 household income was $60,000 or less; or
  • you do have a spouse or dependent(s) and your 2007 household income was $80,000 or less
    AND
  • Your 2007 property tax was more than 4% of your 2007 household income; or
  • The rent you paid in 2007 was more than 20% of your 2007 household income.
    NOTE: Seniors do not need to meet this requirement when their household income is below $13,600 for those living alone or below $16,800 for those living with a spouse or dependent. See the application booklet for more information on who qualifies for the senior portion of the program.

About Homestead Exemption

In addition to the Circuit Breaker Program, the Homestead Exemption provides up to a $13,000 exemption on the property taxes of a Maine resident's home.

Homeowners already enrolled in the Homestead Exemption Program do not need to do anything.

Those not already enrolled in the program should visit their local municipal office to fill out the application.

Request a Circuit Breaker Application

  • Please fill out the form below to have your senator send you the most current Circuit Breaker application

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