129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 164 LR 268(02)
An Act To Reduce Property Taxes for Maine Residents
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Taxation
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $71,960,000 $96,450,000 $97,130,000
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $71,960,000 $96,450,000 $97,130,000
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes a General Fund appropriation to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services of $71,960,000 in fiscal year 2020-21 to increase the homestead property tax exemption from $20,000 to $30,000 and to increase the reimbursement to municipalities from 62.5% to 100%.