Free Guidance on Nonprofit Property Tax Exemption (and More!)

If your nonprofit owns property, you may be eligible for exemption from property tax. Applying for exemption can be a confusing prospect, however, and charitable organizations are increasingly under pressure from municipalities to pay property taxes, or payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) as well, so it’s important to know the particulars.

Familiarize yourself with MANP’s position on preserving property tax exemption, and take advantage of two new free resources designed to help Maine nonprofits navigate this tricky issue.

• Is Your Organization Eligible for Property Tax Exemption
• A Primer on Property Tax Exemption Procedural Choices

These are the latest in a series of free white papers designed to help nonprofits enhance their understanding of the rules and regulations governing Maine nonprofits. White paper topics include legal lobbying, disclosure rules, meeting minutes, reporting fraud, and more. To find all current white papers, visit our Answer Center and search for “white paper.”