Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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Visit the Staff Directory to find all department and staff contact information.
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Before doing any type of digging on your property, be sure to contact Dig Safe to ensure your project is completed with safety in mind.
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Visit our Vehicle Registration page to get more information about registering your vehicle in Bar Harbor.
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Yes, Bar Harbor offers online payments. Find out more by visiting our Online Payments page.
Tax Abatement
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The statutory assessment date in Maine is April 1. The Assessor's Office must retain this ownership information for the entire fiscal year that follows. If you purchased your property after April 1, the previous owner's name remains on the tax bill. Every effort is made to forward tax bills to the new owner. However, if you have not received a tax bill by September 25 you should contact the Tax Collector's Office at 207-288-5096.Tax Abatement
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The assessor's billing address information is used by all town departments for official notification of zoning changes, appeals and other items of significance to property owners. In addition, since mortgages are regularly bought and sold this would increase the chance for a bill being sent to the incorrect party, delaying payment, and incurring interest charges.Tax Abatement
If your property taxes are held in escrow, simply send a copy of the bill to the mortgage company when you receive it, retaining a copy for your records. -
Any application for exemption (veteran, veteran widow, blind, or homestead) must be received by April 1 for the upcoming fiscal year. If you filed after April 1, the exemption will not be applied until the following fiscal year.Tax Abatement
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You may appeal to the Town's Board of Assessment Review.Tax Abatement