Collected and spent
In 2022, Kennebec County spent about $20.4M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Details
Kennebec County 2024 property tax — county levy modeled at 1.2 mills/$1,000 just value (~0.12% effective). Verify at Kennebec County Register of DeedsWhere it goes
Five service lines.
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Who decides
The commissioners need a unanimous vote to change it. They then split the county tax among the towns. 3 Commissioners, one for each of 3 districts.
Details
Kennebec County Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, §864 budget committee approval (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The county adopts its budget in the spring. The 2025 budget covered July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
How to reach it
Details
Kennebec County Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, resolve (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Kennebec County address pays these governments too. Which cities and school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Kennebec County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 32. Find yours by address.
School districts: 15
Sources
Details
Kennebec County 2024 property tax — county levy modeled at 1.2 mills/$1,000 just value (~0.12% effective). Verify at Kennebec County Register of DeedsDetails
Kennebec County Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, §864 budget committee approval (read 2026-10-10)Details
Kennebec County Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, resolve (read 2026-10-10)Details
Kennebec County, Commissioners page (read 2026-10-10)To act on what you have read
Who Taxes Me describes. These three tools, made by the same team, are where you can do something about it. Each opens in a new tab.