LD2244 Property Tax Relief Act
Summary
Maine's LD2244, the Property Tax Relief Act, passed both chambers on April 8, 2026 and was enacted. The bill implements preliminary recommendations from the Real Estate Property Tax Relief Task Force and makes additional changes to state tax law. The legislation passed the House and Senate with enactment ordered and placed on the Special Appropriations Table pending further action.
What changed
LD2244 enacts the Property Tax Relief Act in Maine, implementing recommendations from the Real Estate Property Tax Relief Task Force along with additional tax law modifications. The bill cleared both chambers and was ordered enacted on April 8, 2026. Property owners and local governments should anticipate changes to property tax assessment and relief programs under the new law. The legislation was placed on the Special Appropriations Table pending further action on funding allocations.
Affected parties including Maine property owners, municipalities, and local tax authorities should prepare for implementation of new property tax relief provisions. The bill's passage indicates state-level commitment to property tax reform, and stakeholders should monitor for subsequent implementing guidance from Maine revenue authorities regarding program eligibility, application procedures, and effective dates for the relief programs.
What to do next
- Monitor for implementing regulations from Maine revenue authorities
- Review property tax relief eligibility criteria under new provisions
- Consult with tax counsel regarding implications of tax law changes
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ChangeBridge / Maine / LD2244 Passed LD2244 LD Passed 2026-04-08
An Act to Implement Certain Preliminary Recommendations of the Real Estate Property Tax Relief Task Force and to Make Other Changes to Tax Law
Bill Details
State Maine
Session 132nd Legislature
Chamber House
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Nicole Grohoski (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-09 S On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. 2026-04-08 H Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-08 H PASSED TO BE ENACTED. 2026-04-08 H In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. 2026-04-08 H The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED 2026-04-08 H Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading. 2026-04-08 H The Bill was READ ONCE. 2026-04-08 H Report was READ and ACCEPTED. 2026-04-08 H Reported by Senator GROHOSKI for the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation pursuant to Joint Rule 353, Section 8. 2026-04-08 S Sent down for concurrence. 2026-04-08 S Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED. 2026-04-08 S READ ONCE 2026-04-08 S Report READ and ACCEPTED.
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Property Tax Provisions Revised Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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