Assessing Department
The Assessing Department is responsible for determining the value of all real estate and personal property in Industry as of April 1st each year.
Board of Assessors
The Industry Select Board serves as the Board of Assessors.
- Meeting Schedule: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Members:
- Earl L. Ireland
- Mark D. Prentiss
- Stewart K. Durrell
Assessors’ Agent
The Town of Industry contracts with RJD Appraisal for professional assessing services.
- Availability: The Agent is available at the Town Office on an as-needed basis.
- Contact: Please contact the Town Office to confirm the Agent’s next available date or to schedule an appointment.
Understanding Your Property Taxes
The Assessment Process
By Maine law, property is taxed based on its status and value as of April 1st. If you own taxable property on this date, you are responsible for the taxes for that fiscal year.
How the Tax Rate is Calculated
The property tax rate (mill rate) is determined by dividing the total revenue needed for municipal, school, and county services by the town’s total assessed valuation.
Example: If the town needs to raise $2 million and the total valuation is $100 million, the tax rate would be 20 mills ($2,000,000 / $100,000,000 = .020).
Commitment and Billing
Once the Assessors sign the tax commitment, the list is sent to the Tax Collector. Property taxes in Maine are the primary revenue source for local services, including schools and county government.
Tax Mil Rate: 15.7
Commitment Date: 8/19/25
Fiscal Year: Calendar (Jan – Dec)
Assessment Date: April 1
