Frequently Asked Questions

Tax bills are issued by the Tax Collector's Office. 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.

Though tax bills are issued by the Tax Collector, the property information, including mailing address, is maintained by the Assessor's Office. Please email the Assessor or call 207-725-6650.

Please provide the Assessor's Office with a bill of sale for all mobile home transfers. If you do not have a bill of sale, please provide other official documentation showing transfer of ownership. You may send the bill of sale (or other documentation) by mail, as an email attachment to the Assessor, or visit us in person.

Under Maine Law the payment of property taxes is the responsibility of the owner on record as of April 1st. The tax bill for the first half of annual taxes due will always have the owner on record for April 1st on the bill. If we are notified that the owner has changed since April 1st, we can put "c/o (new owner's name)" and new mailing address on that bill. For more information regarding the obligations of buyers and sellers please see the Important Notice about Property Taxes for Buyers and Sellers (PDF).

Under Maine Law all property is taxed as it sits on April 1st. If you purchased a property that was split or divided from another parcel after April 1 you will not receive a separate tax bill until the following tax year. For your tax obligation please see the Important Notice about Property Taxes for Buyers and Sellers (PDF).

Once a building permit has been issued, the Assessor's Office can assign a valid mailing address based on the State of Maine E911 guidelines. The Assessor acts as the E-911 Addressing Officer and will coordinate the establishment of a new house number with the United States Post Office, the Fire Department, the Police Department, and 911.

Yes, please notify the Assessor's Office if your business has moved within Brunswick, moved out of Brunswick, changed owners, or simply closed its doors.