Before billing, the assessor determines the value of the property, sets the annual tax rate, and commits the taxes to the tax collector. Taxes are generally committed during August, with bills issued shortly thereafter. Taxes are due in two installments, one in late September and one in late March. Reminder notices are mailed approximately thirty days prior to the 2nd Installment Due Date.
Tax Rates:
2005 -- $ 12.60 per $1,000 valuation
2006 -- $ 8.50 per $1,000 valuation
2007 -- $ 8.77 per $1,000 valuation
2008 -- $8.88 per $1,000 valuation
Taxes Due:
2008 Taxes
September 30, 2008 (First Half)
March 31, 2009 (Second Half)
Interest:
11.00% per annum for 2008 taxes
Starts October 1, 2008 First Half
Starts April 1, 2009 Second Half
Discount:
A 2% discount is applied to the second half installment if paid by the first due date.
Payment:
Payments are accepted by cash or check from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in the
Town of Bar Harbor's Municipal Building in the Finance Department or by
mail to:
Town of Bar Harbor
93 Cottage Street
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609-1400
(See this site in the future for news regarding electronic payment capabilities!)
Information/Address Changes:
Questions regarding your tax bill, payments, address changes, etc. may
be directed to the Tax Collector's Office during the same hours at the
same address; or by telephone at (207) 288-5096. (Questions regarding
your property value should be directed to the Assessor's Office, also
located in the Municipal Building at (207) 288-3320.)