Penobscot County, ME

Penobscot County, ME assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Penobscot County, Maine. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Penobscot County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Penobscot County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Property searchPenobscot County Registry of Deeds Online Researchwww.penobscotdeeds.com
  • Provides public access to scanned documents and indexes.
  • Property records in Maine are highly decentralized; municipal offices often hold local assessment data.
Deeds and recorded documentsPenobscot County Registry of Deedswww.penobscotdeeds.com
  • Primary official source for land records, deeds, and mortgages.
  • Offers both free access and subscription-based services for document images.
  • Includes a Consumer Notification Service for property alerts.
Property taxesMaine Revenue Services - Property Taxwww.maine.gov/revenue/taxes/property-tax
  • Provides information on state-level property tax programs.
  • The state acts as the assessor for Unorganized Territories.
GIS and parcel mapsMaine GeoLibrary Parcel Viewerhub.arcgis.com/app/maine::maine-geolibrary-parcel-viewer-application
  • State-level parcel viewer covering Penobscot County.
  • Data may be dated; parcel maps are for assessment purposes and not legal surveys.
Permits and building recordsPenobscot County Unorganized Territory Permitswww.penobscot-county.net/departments/unorganized_territory/index.php
  • Permit information is limited to Unorganized Territories.
  • Organized municipalities within the county manage their own building permits.
Zoning and land useLUPC Digital Maps and Datawww.maine.gov/dacf/lupc/plans_maps_data/digital_maps_data.html
  • Provides zoning maps for the Land Use Planning Commission service area.
  • Zoning for organized towns is managed at the municipal level.
County data

Penobscot County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$280,436

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$200,600

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,189

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.16%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Penobscot County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Bangor$302,231$239,0001.41%$4,223
Brewer$311,431$269,5001.35%$4,150
Hampden$366,246$274,1051.32%$4,834
Old Town$264,833$182,5001.39%$3,632
Lincoln$241,326$190,4001.38%$3,313
Hermon$371,247$318,8001.00%$3,782
Orono$332,771$243,8001.47%$4,852
Glenburn$349,809$211,1300.89%$3,125
Millinocket$146,003$92,8001.46%$2,131
Newport$269,578$175,2001.18%$3,136
FAQ

Penobscot County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I look up Penobscot County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Maine Revenue Services - Property Tax for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Penobscot County?

Use the official Penobscot County Registry of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Penobscot County?

Use the official Maine GeoLibrary Parcel Viewer for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Penobscot County property owners?

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