City Government
City Assessor, Overview
City of Bangor Assessor's Office
ASSESSOR: Benjamin F. Birch, Jr.
The City Assessor is charged by State law with discovering, describing,
and valuing property, as well as the ownership of that property, for
the purpose of taxation. Annually, the Assessor prepares a list of
these properties and commits the assessments to the City Tax Collector
for collection. The records compiled by the Assessor are made available
for public inspection at City Hall. The Assessing Office then reports
to the State Department of Revenue Services regarding its activities
for the year.
Personal Property Declaration Form (Business) for April 1, 2010
Personal Property (Business) Letter and Instructions
Personal Property Declaration Form (Apartments) for April 1, 2010 Personal Property (Apartments) Letter and Instructions
Form may be completed on-line; however, you will need to print, sign and mail to:
City of Bangor
Assessor's Office
73 Harlow Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
Note: Signature is required to process this form
Annual Assessment Update (April 1, 2009 - Current) (PDF - 2MB)
Annual Assessment Update (April 1, 2008 - Historical)
(PDF - 6MB)
Bangor Tax Maps - April 1, 2009
Property Tax Relief Programs
Forms, Publications & Applications
LD 2056 - Business Equipment Tax Exemption Program
General Office Information
The Assessing Office is located on the first floor of City Hall
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Mailing Address: 73 Harlow Street, Bangor
Telephone: 207-992-4215
Fax: 207-945-4433
E-Mail: cityassessor@bangormaine.gov
Public Information: The Assessing Office maintains the following records for public use and inspection.
- Tax Maps
- Valuation information listed by Map and Lot number, location and owner
- Property Record Cards
- Transfer Tax forms indicating sales information
These records may be examined during regular office hours and copies are available at 50 cents per sheet, tax maps are $1 each. Due to the high volume of inquiries, information available by telephone is limited to basic assessment data. If you require more than Map/Lot, Location, Owner, Assessment, Book & Page, please visit the Assessor's Office on the first floor at City Hall.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.