Look Up Your Property Tax Card
The Town of China no longer emails tax cards or property tax information. You can look up and print your own tax card, property maps, and aerial photos using AxisGIS, a free online tool. Aerial photos require switching the basemap to “imagery hybrid” using the icon in the top right corner of the map. You can also use AxisGIS to generate an abutters list or look up property ownership.
- Online property lookup: AxisGIS China, Maine property viewer
When searching by map and lot number, use the format XX-XXX, for example 27-005.
Look Up a Deed
Deeds are available free of charge from the Kennebec Registry of Deeds. A free account is required. The town does not email deeds.
- Deed lookup: Kennebec Registry of Deeds online search
2025-2026 Taxes
The 2025-2026 taxes were committed August 25, 2025. Tax bills were mailed September 2, 2025.
- First half due date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- Second half due date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Online payments can be made through the town’s payment portal. A processing fee applies, and the fee is shown before you complete your transaction. Both debit and credit cards are accepted.
- Online payment portal: China, Maine online tax and municipal payment portal (AndroGov)
For questions about a specific tax bill, contact the Tax Collector.
- Email: info@chinamaine.org
- Phone: (207) 445-2014, option 3
Archived Tax Bills
The town keeps an archive of tax bills and sortable real estate spreadsheets going back to the 2004-2005 tax year. Browse the full archive on the Documents page.
Browse all archived tax bills and spreadsheets on the Documents page
Town Governance
China is run by a Town Manager along with several elected and appointed committees and boards, including the Select Board. Elected officials are required to complete Freedom of Access Act (FOAA) training.
- FOAA training: Maine Freedom of Access Act training
If you would like to volunteer for a committee or board, return a completed volunteer application to the Town Clerk.
- Volunteer application: Volunteer application form (PDF)