Town of Hiram

Applications are now available at the Town Office and online (click here)

This law allows certain residents to stabilize or freeze the property taxes on their homestead

Applicants must be: 

• At least 65 years of age, by April 1 of the following year. 
• A permanent resident of Maine
• Owned a homestead for at least 10 years - does not have to be in one town
• Be eligible for a homestead on the property they are placing in the program. 

Interested taxpayers will need to apply in the town where they claim their homestead  on or before December 1 annually. 

As long as the individual files an application each year, the tax on their homestead is fixed at the amount assessed in the year prior to the initial application. At this time the State will fully reimburse the municipalities for lost revenue. 

For more information please visit the State of Maine, Property Tax Stabilization page

Homestead Exemption Application will need to be completed if you are not currently  receiving the Homestead Exemption when applying for the stabilization program. 

You do not need to be 65 to receive the Homestead Exemption, this is open to all permanent residents who have owned a house for a 12 month period prior to April 1 annually.  Please visit the States page for additional information. Application link is located above.