This bill amends Resolve 2025, chapter 108, which established the Real Estate Property Tax Relief Task Force, to allow the task force to meet 8 times in 2026. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, the bill increases from $1,000 to $1,500 the property tax fairness credit for individuals under 65 years of age. The bill also requires the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services to administer a survey to assessors to gather data on the administration of the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law. FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED (See attached)

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 2244, SP 922: 36.5219