Tax Services

You can now PAY your PROPERTY TAX and SEWER UTILITIES ONLINE!!

Paying your real estate and personal property taxes in Maine is straightforward: locate your bill, check deadlines, and pay via your town office online, by mail, or in person.

Real Estate Tax Schedule:

• The Town of Bingham operates on a fiscal year from February 1 to January 31. 
• Taxes are committed and bills are mailed out at the end of July.
• Taxes are due September 30th. Interest begins on October 1st.

Step 1: Identify Your Real Estate or Personal Property Tax Bill

1. Your annual property tax bill is based primarily on the value of your land, house, and outbuildings. Most home furnishings are exempt from personal property taxes)
2. The bill is sent by your town or municipal tax collector, who handles local real estate and any taxable personal property
3. Tax bills, property cards, & assessments can be found here at Hamlin Associates

Step 2: Check Your Payment Due Dates

1. Contact your town tax collector for your specific due dates if you are unsure if your balances are past due.
2. Paying on time avoids penalties and interest, and some towns may offer installment options.

Step 3: Choose a Payment Method - Bingham accepts payment in the following ways 

1. Online: Visit your town’s website and click the link above to pay electronically (ACH debit available soon!)
2. By Mail: Send a check or money order along with your payment stub (or UT account # in the memo) to PO Box 652, Bingham, ME 04920
3. In Person: Visit the municipal office during business hours to pay by cash, check, or card if accepted

Step 4: Confirm Your Payment

1. Keep a receipt or confirmation number of your payment for your records. This ensures you have proof that your taxes have been paid.

Step 5: Explore Exemptions or Relief Programs (Optional)

1. Some Maine homeowners may qualify for property tax exemptions or credits, such as for homestead, veterans or blind residents. Check with your town or the Maine Revenue Services website for eligibility.
2. By following these steps, you can confidently pay both real estate and any taxable personal property taxes efficiently and on time 

Real Estate Lien Process

• Unpaid taxes, 8-12 months after the date of commitment, are subject to a lien process.
  
  • 30-day Lien Notices on Taxes go out in mid-March.
  • The Lien will be recorded at the Somerset Registry of Deeds in mid-April (30 days from the Lien Notice).
  • The lien will go into automatic foreclosure 18 months from the date it was recorded with the Registry of Deeds.