TIME LINE BASED ON CALENDAR YEAR 2007
January: Lien Warning Notices mailed out for 2006 delinquent Real Estate Accounts.
February: Final Notice of Foreclosure mailed out for 2005 year delinquent Real Estate Accounts.
March: Liens recorded prior to March 15th for 2006 delinquent Real Estate Accounts. Liens for 2005 unpaid taxes mature March 30th and State takes title to property.
April: April 1st, State of Maine Assessment date. Property is assessed and taxed based on its ownership and status on this date. Title 36, Section 706, Inventory forms/Status Reports mailed.
May: 2007 Inventory/Status forms processed.
June: Preparing Real Estate Accounts for commitment.
July: 90 Days from Legistature adjournment, Tax Acquired property can be redeemed by prior owner.
August: Tax bills for Real Estate and Personal property mailed for 2007 taxes. Bills are due upon receipt.
September: Canadian 706 forms mailed.
October: After October 1st, interest on 2007 Real Estate and Personal Property taxes begin to accrue at 12% annually.
November: Canadian tax bills mailed for machinery and equipment located in Maine.
December: Bid list for 2004 Tax acquired property is available.