Maine
Sale typeTax lien certificate
Rate / penalty8% flat
Redemption period18 months
Maine's tax sales are run town-by-town rather than by county, with an 8% flat rate and an 18-month redemption period before the municipality can foreclose the lien.
Quick answers
Is Maine a tax lien or tax deed state?+
Maine is a tax lien certificate state.
What's the interest rate or penalty in Maine?+
In Maine, the rate is: 8% flat.
How long is the redemption period in Maine?+
The redemption period in Maine is 18 months.
Not sure how Maine's system compares to a state you already know? Read Tax Lien vs. Tax Deed: What's the Difference? for the full breakdown.
This page is general information, not financial or legal advice. Rates and redemption periods are set by state statute and can change by county or legislative session — always confirm against the county's own auction notice before bidding.