Tax Assessment

Caribou Municipal Building
25 High Street
Caribou, Maine 04736
Phone: (207) 493-3324
Menu Option #3
Fax: (207) 498-3954
E-mail: Joe Salley

Trio Assessing Data

http://reonline.harriscomputer.com/research.aspx?ClientID=1025

Basic Search Instructions

The office is located in the Caribou Municipal Building at 25 High Street. Assessment information is available including tax maps, valuation listings, property record cards, aerial photos, commitment books and real estate transfer tax forms. These may be examined during regular business hours and copies are available for a reasonable fee.

Real Estate Assessors’ Agent: Steven Joseph Salley, CMA
Deputy email: jsalley@cariboumaine.orgPhone: 207-493-3324  #3
Tony K. Michaud, CMA Deputy Assessor’s Agent
Deputy Building Official  Deputy CEO

Department Information:

Department Flyer 2024

Need Help Finding A Property?

List of Properties by Location

List of Properties by Account

List of Properties by Name

List of Properties by Map and Lot

*Ownership on these lists is current as of 04/01/2024*

General Tax Information

Tax Rate 2024: 21.4

Interest Begins: October 1, 2024

Interest Rate: 8.5%

Fiscal Year: January 1 – December 31, 2024

Tax Situs Day: April 1

Commitment Date: July 29, 2024

Assessment Ratio: 112%

2024 Caribou MVR

Information on the 2024 Tax Rate

Historical Mil Rate and Valuation Information

Understanding Property Tax

https://www.lincolninst.edu/introduction-property-tax

Property Tax Relief

Certain classes of property are exempt from taxation within the state statutes (examples: government property, churches) and the Maine State Legislature has also granted property relief to individuals and businesses through exemptions, current use programs and reimbursements. The amount of tax relief provided by these programs change over time. All exemptions must be factored by the City of Caribou’s certified ratio (currently 100%). Forms are available online and at the office. Applications for real estate tax relief are due April 1 of the tax year. Forms received after April 1 will be considered for the next year.

https://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxes/tax-relief-credits-programs/property-tax-relief-programs

Form Downloads

Abatement Forms:

Personal Property Form:

  • Business Personal Property Declaration Packet

Real Estate Exemptions (Return to the Assessment Office by April 1):

Real Estate Current Use:

Real Estate Statutory Exemption:

Property Tax Stabilization: A one year (2023) program.

Commitment Books 

2024 Real Estate Commitment Book

2024 Personal Property Commitment Book

Maps

Digital Copies of Tax Maps

Maine GeoLibrary Maps

FEMA FIRM Maps

Transfer Tax Declarations

https://www1.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/mrs/rettd/public_lookup/index.pl

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the tax assessment department to discover, list and measure all property within the City of Caribou to ensure the fairness and equity of all real and personal property values while efficiently and professionally delivering customer service excellence, high quality information and accurate outcomes to the public and our co-workers.