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City of Bangor (Penobscot County), Maine Tax Sale

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StatusNot yet announced
Next possible dateRolling -- automatic foreclosure occurs 18 months after each tax lien mortgage is filed (no single annual auction date); City-owned parcels are then sold, typically via licensed broker per 36 M.R.S. Sec. 943-C
Property listPosted by official source (see link below)
Sale typeTax deed
PlatformCity of Bangor Treasury Division (municipal, in-house administration -- Maine tax foreclosure is handled by the municipality, not the county government)
Last verified2026-07-16

Penobscot County at a glance

Median home value
$176,700
US Census ACS
Median gross rent
$932/mo
US Census ACS
Vacancy rate
15.2%
69.9% owner-occupied
Population
152,640
+0.2% over 5 years
Median real-estate taxes
$2,340/yr
US Census ACS

Figures above are drawn from TaxLienSimple's tracked inventory, the county competition model and US Census ACS data; see how we verify.

This is one tracked sale cycle. For City of Bangor (Penobscot County)'s recurring cadence, platform, legal structure, and other tracked cycles, see the City of Bangor (Penobscot County) tax sale hub.

What this page shows: City of Bangor (Penobscot County)'s official platform has not yet announced the next sale — this year's cycle has closed and next year's hasn't opened. We're showing the typical season based on historical pattern, not a confirmed date. Always confirm directly with the official source below before making plans.

Next sale (not yet announced): Rolling -- automatic foreclosure occurs 18 months after each tax lien mortgage is filed (no single annual auction date); City-owned parcels are then sold, typically via licensed broker per 36 M.R.S. Sec. 943-C

Time: Not stated by the official source we checked.

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Property list

Sale type
deed
Auction platform
City of Bangor Treasury Division (municipal, in-house administration -- Maine tax foreclosure is handled by the municipality, not the county government)
Bidding method
N/A -- no lien auction. The municipal treasurer files a tax lien mortgage; if unpaid it automatically forecloses at 18 months and the City takes ownership outright, then sells acquired property itself (broker-listed) rather than through investor bidding
Statutory maximum rate
N/A -- deed state, no investor liens or interest. A redeeming owner pays the municipality (not a private investor) interest at 8%/yr under 36 M.R.S. Sec. 943
Redemption period
18 months from filing of the tax lien certificate (36 M.R.S. Sec. 943); right of redemption then expires automatically
Deposit requirement
Not stated by the official source we checked.

Registration deadline

Not stated by the official source we checked.

Statutory basis

36 M.R.S. 942/943/943-C

The municipality's tax lien automatically forecloses at 18 months and the town owns the property outright -- no investor liens or interest. The town later sells the tax-acquired property (broker/sealed bid/auction), returning surplus equity to the former owner.

City of Bangor (Penobscot County) tax sale — FAQ

When is the next City of Bangor (Penobscot County), Maine tax sale?

City of Bangor (Penobscot County), Maine has not yet announced its next sale date — this cycle has closed and the next hasn't opened. Watch this auction to be emailed the moment the date is confirmed.

What platform does the City of Bangor (Penobscot County) tax sale use?

City of Bangor (Penobscot County), Maine runs its deed sale via City of Bangor Treasury Division (municipal, in-house administration -- Maine tax foreclosure is handled by the municipality, not the county government). N/A -- no lien auction. The municipal treasurer files a tax lien mortgage; if unpaid it automatically forecloses at 18 months and the City takes ownership outright, then sells acquired property itself (broker-listed) rather than through investor bidding

What is the redemption period and rate in City of Bangor (Penobscot County), Maine?

18 months from filing of the tax lien certificate (36 M.R.S. Sec. 943); right of redemption then expires automatically Rate/premium: N/A -- deed state, no investor liens or interest. A redeeming owner pays the municipality (not a private investor) interest at 8%/yr under 36 M.R.S. Sec. 943

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