Maine Real Estate Transfer Tax (2026)
Maine's real estate transfer tax is 0.44% ($2.20/$500), which comes to about $1,760 on a $400,000 home. It's customarily paid by the split 50/50 and collected at closing when the deed is recorded. Split evenly between buyer and seller. A surcharge applies to the portion of value over $1M (since Nov 2025).
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
The transfer tax in Maine
- Rate: 0.44% ($2.20/$500)
- On a $400,000 home: ~$1,760 (state-level)
- Who customarily pays: Split 50/50
- Local county/city add-on: No
Good to know
Split evenly between buyer and seller. A surcharge applies to the portion of value over $1M (since Nov 2025). The transfer tax is paid once, at closing, when the deed is recorded — it's separate from your annual property tax. Compare every state on our transfer tax by state ranking.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the real estate transfer tax in Maine?
0.44% ($2.20/$500) — about $1,760 on a $400,000 home.
Who pays the transfer tax in Maine?
By custom, the split 50/50, though it's usually negotiable in the purchase contract.
Does Maine have local (city or county) transfer taxes?
No — Maine has no meaningful local transfer tax; the state figure is the whole story.