Maine Sales Tax Rates: Washington County
Washington County, Maine Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 5.5%
While many counties do levy a countywide sales tax, Washington County does not. The Maine sales tax of 5.5% applies countywide. None of the cities or local governments within Washington County collect additional local sales taxes.
Here's how Washington County's maximum sales tax rate of 5.5% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than any other Maine counties
- Lower maximum sales tax than 90% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Washington County, Maine
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. Maine has a 5.5% sales tax and Washington County collects an additional N/A, so the minimum sales tax rate in Washington County is 5.5% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Washington County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Calais | 5.5% | Maine |
| Machias | 5.5% | Maine |
| Baileyville | 5.5% | Maine |
| Lubec | 5.5% | Maine |
| East Machias | 5.5% | Maine |
| Princeton | 5.5% | Maine |
| Milbridge | 5.5% | Maine |
| Perry | 5.5% | Maine |
| Jonesport | 5.5% | Maine |
| Eastport | 5.5% | Maine |
| Cherryfield | 5.5% | Maine |
| Pembroke | 5.5% | Maine |
| Addison | 5.5% | Maine |
| Steuben | 5.5% | Maine |
| Harrington | 5.5% | Maine |
| Columbia Falls | 5.5% | Maine |
| Machiasport | 5.5% | Maine |
| Danforth | 5.5% | Maine |
| Jonesboro | 5.5% | Maine |
| Dennysville | 5.5% | Maine |
| Vanceboro | 5.5% | Maine |
| Robbinston | 5.5% | Maine |
| Waite | 5.5% | Maine |
| Wesley | 5.5% | Maine |
| Topsfield | 5.5% | Maine |
| Meddybemps | 5.5% | Maine |
| Lambert Lake | 5.5% | Maine |
| Grand Lake Stream | 5.5% | Maine |
| Cutler | 5.5% | Maine |
| Brookton | 5.5% | Maine |
| Beals | 5.5% | Maine |
| Whiting | 5.5% | Maine |
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Washington County, Maine has a maximum sales tax rate of 5.5% and an approximate population of 22,603.
Sales tax rates in Washington County are determined by a single tax jurisdiction, Maine.
Back to Maine Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Washington County are current as of June 2026
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