South Portland Property Tax Assistance Program  


The City offers a rebate of residential property tax payments for eligible residents who are at least 65 years old. To qualify, you first must be qualified to receive a tax credit under the provisions of the State of Maine Residents Property Tax Fairness Credit Program for the most recent calendar year. https://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxes/tax-relief-credits-programs/income-tax-credits/property-tax-fairness-credit

Also, at the time of application, you must have owned or rented a homestead in the City for the entire two years prior to the date of application and been a resident of the City for at least seven out of ten preceding years. The complete Ordinance can be found here.

  1. Applications must be filed starting January 1 until April 30 each year. Note that applications must be received on or before April 30 each year.

  2. Please remember that you must complete an application every year in order to participate in the program.

  3. Any credits/refunds will be applied to your current tax bill. If your taxes are paid in full, or you are a renter, then you would receive a check. 


Fully complete the application PDF | Word. Incomplete applications will not be processed. 

  1. Attach a signed copy of your Form 1040ME, including Schedule PTFC (Property Tax Fairness Credit).

  2. Sign and return the application to the Finance Department at City Hall, or mail to:

City of South Portland Finance Department
Attn:  Victoria Inman
P.O. Box 9422
South Portland, ME 04116 


If you have any questions or need assistance completing the application,

 please contact 767-7612 or finance@southportland.org