On July 1, 2010 the City of Portland, Maine started charging a $25 fee for information provided on each property tax account requested. This was approved by a vote of the City Council and implemented with the new fiscal year budget. All requests for tax information are to be via email only, using an account number assigned to you and directed to the Treasury email address.
I am curious if any other municipalities here in Maine or other states charge for this information? I understand it to be that the charge is an administrative service fee and not a charge for “public information”. I also wonder if this is going to open up a Pandora’s box here in Maine and other states.
Your thoughts………..
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