Collected and spent
In 2022, Penobscot County spent about $22.8M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Details
Penobscot County 2024 property tax — county levy modeled at 1.2 mills/$1,000 just value (~0.12% effective). Verify at Penobscot County Register of DeedsWhere it goes
Six service lines.
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Who decides
The committee can add or cut items. The commissioners need a unanimous vote to override it. The commissioners then split the county tax among the towns. 3 Commissioners, one for each of 3 districts.
Details
Penobscot County, County Commissioners page (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The county site lists a 2026 budget. The budget for the unorganized land runs July 1 to June 30.
How to reach it
Details
Penobscot County, 2023 Budget Committee minutes (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Penobscot County address pays these governments too. Which cities and school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Penobscot County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 54. Find yours by address.
School districts: 30. Find yours by address.
Sources
Details
Penobscot County 2024 property tax — county levy modeled at 1.2 mills/$1,000 just value (~0.12% effective). Verify at Penobscot County Register of DeedsDetails
Penobscot County, County Commissioners page (read 2026-10-10)Details
Penobscot County, 2023 Budget Committee minutes (read 2026-10-10)Details
Penobscot County, 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.