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ME LD1481

Bill

Status

Failed

5/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Parry

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Extends Maine's property tax stabilization program for seniors age 65 and older to property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2025

  • Increases the homestead ownership requirement from 10 years to 20 years of owning a homestead in Maine

  • Adds a new income cap requiring federal adjusted gross income not exceeding $75,000 to qualify for stabilization

  • Simplifies annual renewal by replacing full reapplication with a written statement confirming continued eligibility

  • Eliminates the ability to transfer a previous stabilized tax amount when moving to a new municipality; instead, the stabilized amount resets based on the new homestead's value at time of move

Legislative Description

An Act to Amend the Law Governing Stabilization of Property Taxes on Homesteads of Individuals 65 Years of Age or Older

Property Tax

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Taxation4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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