Frequently Asked Questions

Please visit our Resident Access website to view the most up-to-date, real-time status of your tax account(s).
If you prefer, you may also contact the Tax Office directly at 207-725-6657 for assistance with your tax information.

Real Estate tax bills are mailed out in September and March, and payments are due in two installments on October 15 and April 15. Personal property tax bills are mailed out in September and are due in a single installment on October 15.  For current year tax bills please visit the Property Taxes page.

There are several property tax exemptions available. For more information visit the Exemptions page, or contact the Assessing Department at 207-725-6650.

Payments may be made in person, by mail, or through our online Resident Access account status and online payment portal.

All bill payments mailed or in person are processed in the Tax Office at:
85 Union Street
Brunswick, ME 04011

Financial statements can be obtained on the Financial Reports page, or in person from the Finance Department.

The Town utilizes the tax lien mortgage process authorized by state law to secure collection of real estate taxes. After providing a 30-day demand notice, the Town records a lien against the property in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds. If the tax remains unpaid 18 months after the recording, the tax lien automatically forecloses and the Town acquires title to the property. Taxpayers are encouraged to contact the Tax Office early to learn about programs and options that may be available to assist them with their tax obligations or to work on payment arrangements.

Applications for passports are available in the Tax Office and online at Travel.State.Gov. Bring your completed application to the Tax Office with proper supporting documents (birth certificate, naturalization certificate, driver's license) for processing. Pictures can be taken at the Tax Office or you may supply your own. Do not sign your application before coming to our office. 

Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery, or if you are in a hurry, you can expedite the process and receive your passport in 2 to 3 weeks for an additional fee. Please note restricted hours for passport processing. See the Passports page for more information.

Opening a business in Brunswick may require licenses, permits, and approvals from the Town of Brunswick. Contact Brunswick Economic and Community Development staff to help you navigate through the first points of contact for necessary approvals. You can also contact the:

• Town Clerk's office at 207-725-6658 for sole proprietors, food service establishments/victualers, innkeepers, etc.
• Planning and Development office at 207-725-6660 for building permits, electrical and plumbing permits, sign permits, change of use permits and development review

Brunswick Economic and Community Development staff can help you with a variety of business incentives and help you identify sources of capital, customize financing, leverage resources and seek grant opportunities.

Brunswick Economic and Community Development staff are ready to help you identify suitable sites for your business operations. Please call 207-721-4051 or scostello@brunswickme.org .

To learn more about redevelopment opportunities at Brunswick Landing, please contact Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority at 207-798-6512.