Tax and Assessing
The Real Estate tax rate for 2022 is 17 mils, or $17 for every $1000 of valuation. 2022 taxes are due September 30, 2022. Interest begins on 10/01/2022.
Tax Maps and Commitments
Palmyra Revaluation Project 2022-2023
Maine Assessment & Appraisal Services, Inc. is currently starting the process of discovery in Palmyra. This process involves Property Appraisers visiting each and every map and lot. Employees will measure and value all dwellings and outbuildings on the premise and take a photo of the main buildings for our tax records. If someone is available they will ask to do an interior inspection. If no one is home they will leave contact information, measure and do an estimate of valuation. Before the completion of the project property owners will be sent a copy of their tax card and have a chance to question information and have any errors corrected. Revaluation will be used for the 2023 tax commitment.
The best, and most accurate assessment is done with an interior inspection. If you would like to be put on a list to have an Interior Inspection please call the Town Office
207-938-4871.
For more information on project visit
maineassessment.com/palmyrareval.
Soup Kitchen
Located at the Town Hall
Due to the current economy and the price of gas the Soup Kitchen is suspending operation.
The Food Bank will be open on Fridays (12:00 to 2:00) only for Palmyra residents to pick up food.
We no longer have the resources to provide for residents from other towns.
Contact: Pastor Herb
207-416-8159
General Assistance
Solid Waste/Recycle
"Palmyra Residents
With the up-tick in COVID 19 cases Sullivan's Waste Disposal is asking that the following requirements as stated in our contract for residential curbside pickup be strictly followed in order to protect their employees and comply with insurance requirements.
-ALL TRASH must be bagged and tied even if it is in a barrel or tote.
-NO BAG can weigh over 40 lbs. (If you have a container that holds
120 lbs. of trash you will need to put in 3-40 lb. bags)
-ALL CARDBOARD must be broken down and bundled. No loose
cardboard will be taken.
-SYRINGES can be disposed of in a capped container, i.e. laundry
bottle, coffee creamer bottle, etc...
-LARGE ITEMS such as mattresses or furniture will not be picked up, bring to White Goods. Please follow these guidelines to avoid employees having to handle possibly contaminated materials that may cause injury or over exertion by lifting heavy containers.
The Town of Palmyra has a curbside trash pick up program. Trash is picked on every Thursday. Please have trash out by 6 a.m."
White goods
2023 Dates: April 29, June 24, August 26, and October 28, 8:00 to 3:30 @ Town garage
Accepted Items
Furniture
Appliances
Metals
TV's
Computers
Toilets
Sinks
Rugs
Plastic toys
Mattresses
Lattice
Tire rims & Tires (4 per household)
Aluminum doors
Windows with metal trim
Hot water tank
Not Accepted Items
Recyclable material (may still be taken to the Pittsfield Transfer Station on lower Peltoma Avenue)
Demolition debris (sheet rock, lumber, cabinets, etc)
Bricks, cement, rocks, sand
Paint
Hazardous material
Household trash
Anything in trash bags
Propane tanks
Fluorescent bulbs
Marriage License
In Maine, you get your license at any town office. We have an "Intention of Marriage" form for you to fill out. When you sign this document, you are attesting that all of the information is accurate. There is no waiting period and no blood tests are required. The fee is $40.00. You will also need divorce papers (if divorced) or a death certificate (if widowed).
Cemetery and Genealogy
CEMETERY COMMITTEE
Vondell Dunphy
Ann Foss
Nat Foss
Veterans Memorial Paving Stones Available
Memorial paving stones for the Veteran's Monument (located in the park) can now be purchased for $140 per stone. Size is 16 x 8 with inscription up to six lines (15 characters per line).
Palmyra Historical Society
Vehicle Registration
To re-register a vehicle: registration, a current insurance card, current mileage.
For a vehicle being registered for the first time:
Dealer Sales: Title application (blue copy), dealers certificate (green copy), current insurance card, current mileage.
Casual Sale: Title (if 1995 or newer), Bill of sale, current insurance card, current mileage
You may now
renew vehicle registration online.
Dog License
Dog licenses are handled by the Town Clerk's Office.
All dogs six months or older must be licensed by January 31st of each year.
A late fee of $25 will be charged for licenses issued after January 31st.
Proof of rabies vaccination and neuter/spay (if applicable) are required.
New tags will be available October 15th for the new year.