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Overall Rating: 83/100 · 105,000 veterans (9.5% of population)
Benefit details verified January 2025. Tax exemptions, caps, and eligibility change and can vary by county — always confirm current figures with your county assessor and your Maine Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on them.
100% exempt from state income tax
1.33% average effective rate
$6,000 of value ($50,000 if SAH/paraplegic)
100% rating: $6,000 off just value (or $50,000 if specially-adapted-housing/paraplegic). Nothing below 100% (except wartime vets 62+).
Source ↗No veteran-specific exemptions (5.5% state)
$72,500
VA Medical Center
1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 623-8411
24/7 emergency, PTSD residential treatment, substance abuse, mental health, full service
Free tuition
100% tuition waiver for dependents of 100% P&T disabled veterans at state schools
4-year value: $32,000
Median Home
$665,000
1BR Rent
$1,650/mo
COL Index
117
Unemployment
2.9%
Major employers: MaineHealth, WEX, IDEXX, Portland city government
Pros: VA clinic, coastal living, strong healthcare sector, tax-free military retirement
Cons: High housing costs, cold winters, limited property tax relief
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$0 down, no PMI. Funding fee waived for service-connected veterans.
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