Deputy Treasurer and Tax Collector
Jessica Landberg
- Phone (207) 353-2561, Ext. 111
- Email: deputytreasurer@durhammaine.gov
The Tax Collector is responsible for collecting excise tax, personal property tax, and real estate tax. In addition, the Tax Collector is responsible for issuing liens and foreclosure notices for nonpayment of taxes.
2024 Personal Property and Real Estate Tax Commitment
Assessments and Tax Bills
Real and personal property taxes are assessed to the owner of record as of April 1. The amount of tax is equal to the assessed value times the tax rate divided by 1,000. The assessed value of property is established by the Durham Tax Assessor. The most recent town-wide evaluation was in 2010. The tax rate is established by the Select Board and taxes are generally committed each year in mid to late June. The budget and fiscal year for the Town of Durham is January 1st to December 31st. Tax bills are generally mailed the first week of July to the owner of record as of April 1st of that calendar year.
If a payment is made on delinquent taxes within the past 10 days of a notification deadline the payment must be made by cash, money order or cashier’s check. All payments are applied to the oldest tax balance first.
If a lien is placed, it is filed against the owner as of April 1st and could be found on their credit report.
Due Dates
Taxes are collected once per year. Any tax or portion not paid by the date due is subject to interest at the rate of 8.5 % per annum.