Town Office
Town Clerk / Registrar of Voters: Holly Bubar
Deputy Town Clerk: Jennifer Mabee
Contact information:
PO Box 280, 21 Elm Street, Hartland, ME 04943 Phone: (207)938-4401 Fax: (207)938-3018
Hours:
Monday Through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Treasurer & Tax Collector
Taxes are committed in July every year and are due in two (2) installments, September 15th, 1st half and March 1st 2nd half. Interest of 7% (2021/2022) 4% (2022/2023) 7% (2023/2024) 7% (2024/2025) starts on September 16th and March 2nd of every year. If you wish to make payment in full, please do so before the first payment due date of September 15th.
As per State Law, the ownership and valuation of all Real Estate and Personal Property subject to taxation shall be fixed as of April 1st.
If you sell your Real Estate after the cutoff date of April 1st it is your obligation to forward this bill to the current property owner.
Personal Property evaluations are updated on a yearly basis. If a declaration is needed or if you have any questions on how to fill out this form, please do not hesitate to call the Tax Assessor.
Volunteer Fire Department
Assessor
RCS Assessment Services, Inc - Josh Berry is our Assessor Agent. You can reach Josh via email at Josh@RCSAssessment.com or call the Town Office to leave a message for him at 207-938-4401. His hours will be every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
The Following exemptions are available if you qualify and need to be in the office by April 1st: Homestead, Veterans.
If you wish to file for abatement, you need to do so within 185 days of the tax commitment.
Blind Tax Exemption Application
Homestead Tax Exemption Application
Solar Exemption Application
Veteran Tax Exemption Application
Widow Veteran Tax Exemption Application
Property Tax Abatement Application & Laws
Animal Control Officer
Charles Gould
207-612-6991 or 207-938-3872
Budget Committee
Budget Committee Members:
(as of May 2024, Elections)
Expiring Term 2025: Barbara Day, Holli Carmichael, Suzan Ackerman
Expiring Term 2026: Harold Buker, Russell Wilson, Jennifer Mabee
Expiring Term 2027: Patricia Martin, Shirley Humphrey, George Greenwood
General Assistance
The Town of Hartland General Assistance program hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:15 P.M. If you have any questions please contact Susan Frost at (207) 938-4401. After hours calls for EMERGENCIES is 207-416-8394.
The General Assistance Program provides Hartland residents with assistance for basic needs such as rent, food, non-food, medication, fuel, utilities, and other essential services. All assistance is granted in voucher form and no cash assistance is granted. Financial Eligibility Specialists work actively with applicants to ensure that appropriate in-house and outside community referrals are made to other support services.
General Assistance Application and List of Required Documents
What to bring to the interview
Applicants must provide proof of identification for themselves and all household members (i.e. driver’s license, birth certificate, social security card, etc.). Proof of all household income must also be provided. Income and financial resources are not limited to net wages from jobs. Additional income sources include:
- Cash on hand
- Income Tax Refunds
- Unemployment Benefits
- Child Support Benefits
- TANF Benefits
- Social Security Benefits
- SSI/SSDI Disability Benefits
- Checking/ Savings
- Veteran’s Pensions
- Rental Income
- Loans
- Worker’s Compensation
- Savings Bonds
- Trust Funds Annuity
- Life Insurance Policies
- Retirement Accounts
- School Loans
- Financial Resources:
- Car/ Recreational Vehicles
- Real Estate Holdings
Eligibility
With the exception of “first-time” applicants, anyone applying for General Assistance must document their use of income. Current receipts showing how income has been spent are required. Only receipts for basic necessities are considered allowed expenses, which include but are not limited to food, rent, utilities, oil, medication, and work related expenses. If payment of a utility bill is requested, the applicant must provide the entire bill or disconnect notice. Bills are only paid if they are in the applicant’s name. Individuals may be able to receive General Assistance while receiving other forms of public assistance, such as federal food stamps, SSI, and TANF. First time applications may take up to 45 minutes.
Items not considered basic necessities
- Phone Bill
- Cable Television
- Mail orders
- Vehicle payments
- Credit card debts
- Furniture
- Loan payments
- Cigarettes
- Alcohol
- Vacation costs
- Pet care costs
- Legal fees
- Late fees
- Key deposits
RSU 19 Directors
As of the May 2023 Elections the Directors are:
Robin McNeil --Three Year term expiring May 2026
Mark Hansen --Three Year term expiring May 2025
Code Enforcement Officer
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Planning Board meetings will be held on 3RD Tuesday of each month at Town Office, 21 Elm St, at 6 PM (providing there is permits to process) Agenda of meetings will be posted at the Town Office on the lobby bulletin board. Meeting dates are subject to change.
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The Local Plumbing Inspector (LPI) is Philip Stevens. He is available on an on-call basis by phone at 774-276-0854. He will set up appointments as needed and meet clients at the project sites within the Town of Hartland. Please call him for all your Plumbing and Septic System/Design questions.
Transfer Station
Our Transfer Station is open for HARTLAND RESIDENTS ONLY. The hours of operation are as follows: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 4 pm.
They are closed for all major holidays.
Auto Registration Information
Helpful Information for auto licensing
Things that are needed to license your vehicle:
Private Sale
Bill of Sale (your cost amount times .055 determines your sales tax)
Title if vehicle is 25 year or newer ( the cost is $33.00)
State License Fee for a car or commercial vehicle up to 6,000 pounds is $35.00.
Agent fee for new vehicle license is $6.00.
Excise Tax is based on the "original manufacturers cost to make the vehicle"