Maine Revenue Services
Maine

Eligible Maine taxpayers may receive a portion of the property tax or rent paid during the tax year on the Maine individual income tax return whether they owe Maine income tax or not.

Funding Source
Tax expenditure
Funding Year
2022
Program Status
Active
State Funding
$47,253,000
Website
https://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxes/tax-relief-credits-programs/income-tax-cred…
Contact
Maine Revenue Services [email protected] 207-624-9784
Amount Provided
Maximum amount is NA (NA).
Program Type
Tenant tax relief
Income Eligibility Threshold
$65,000 or less
Info Source
NLIHC internet research
Last Updated
7/18/23 13:30
Other Eligibility Requirements

Owned or rented a home in Maine during any part of the tax year and lived in that home during the year as a primary residence; Are not married filing separately.

Amount Calculation Method

Program offers a fixed amount per year

Income Eligibility Threshold Detail

Less than $55,000 for single filers; less than $70,000-$86,250 (based on # dependents) for head of household; less than $70,000-$86,250 (based on # dependents) for married filing jointly