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

The Circuit Breaker program begins August 1, 2007 for refunds of property tax assessed and rent paid during 2006. (Note: The program to apply for refunds of property tax assessed and/or rent paid during 2007 begins August 1, 2008.)

Over 200,000 Maine households qualify for a partial refund of property tax assessed and/or rent they paid in 2006. 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 2006 household income was $80,750 or less; or
  • You do have a spouse or dependent(s) and your 2006 household income was $105,750 or less
AND
  • Your 2006 property tax was more than 4% of your 2006 household income; or
  • The rent you paid in 2006 was more than 20% of your 2006 household income.

     

Additional information and requirements about the program can be found by going to the Maine Tax and Rent Refund Program Web site. You may also call Maine Revenue Services at (207)-626-8475 for assistance. Application forms are available online, at your local municipal office, or by calling Revenue Services.

Completed applications for the program are due by June 2, 2008.

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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