Certified Maine Assessor
J. Douglas Guy III
Town Office Phone: 207-255-6621
Cell Phone: 207-263-6824
Email: dougguy@myfairpoint.net
Link to 2015 Tax Maps
2024 Valuation Reports
2024 Tax Commitment Book
The Assessors Department is responsible for accurately determining the value of property located within the Town of Machias for the purpose of taxation. Assessors are obligated under law to assess all property at its just value as of the 1st of April each year. This department is also responsible for the administration of all property tax data records. We maintain accurate parcel ownership (data) based upon recorded property transactions we receive from the Registry of Deeds and all map data pertinent to accurate parcel identification
The Assessor will be “in the field” available by cell phone (207)263-6824.
Informational
The State of Maine offers several programs to assist Maine homeowners with a reduction of their property tax burden. To see if you may qualify for some of these, please contact the Assessor’s Office. (each program has individual requirements.)
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Assessor’s Office.
Change of Address
Please Report change of Mailing Address to Assessor’s Office at the Town Office at Town of Machias, P.O. Box 418, Machias, Maine 04654. Note: If the property is serviced by the Municipal Sewer, please make sure you submit a change of address to the Town Clerk.
ASSESSOR’S REPORT FOR 2023-2024
In past years I have discussed real estate market trends and what effect they have on local property taxation. This year I am providing a graph.
As you can see the relationship between sale prices and assessed values is now similar to that in 2008. Assessment adjustments to properties will be made this year to bring the Town back to a Certified Ratio of at least 100%. As a result the tax rate for 2024 will fall to what is called a “full value tax rate.”
If you have questions about the 2024 tax bill first check the Valuation Report which may be found on Machias’ website www.machiasme.org . The Valuation Report provides a breakdown of how residential valuations are calculated. Please contact me if you have any questions or notice any incorrect information on the report.
Most home owning residents of Maine are eligible for a Homestead Exemption. You must apply to get it. You only need to apply once unless you move. Applications are available at the Town Office or online. Veterans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during a federally recognized war time period who are 62 years old or older or totally disabled should determine if they are eligible for a Veteran’s Exemption. Spouses, who have not remarried, of deceased eligible veterans may also be eligible. The deadline for applications for exemptions is April 1st each year.
As the part-time contracted Assessor I am available at the Town Office, or at your property, by appointment. Mail or documents may be left at the Machias Town Office. Please feel free to contact me directly at 207-263-6824 or dougguy@myfairpoint.net with any questions concerning the assessed value of property in Machias and other property tax related issues. This is my 30th annual report to the citizens of Machias. Thank You!
Respectfully submitted,
Douglas Guy III
Certified Maine Assessor