2023-2024 Tax Bills Now Available

2023-2024 Tax Bills

This week, Biddeford property owners will receive their first 2023-2024 tax bill. This year’s tax rate is $13.12 per thousand. Payment is due on October 11, 2023.

Some properties will see significantly larger tax increases this...

Lawrence D. Best named City of Biddeford’s Next Fire Chief

Lawrence D. Best has been nominated by City Manager James Bennett as the next Chief of the Biddeford Fire Department. The City Council approved his nomination at their September 5, 2023 meeting.

“I am pleased to nominate Mr. Best to this position...

Now Seeking Election Workers

Have you ever wanted to get involved in the election process? We currently have openings for Election Wardens, Ward Clerks and Election Workers.

Election Workers

The City of Biddeford is seeking residents to work as paid Election Workers for Novemb...

Applications for Absentee Ballots Available

Applications for Absentee Ballots are now available for the State and Biddeford Municipal Election on November 7, 2023. Please note that this is for applications only. The actual absentee ballots will be available on October 7.

There are three ways to requ...

Maine Property Tax Stabilization Program Update

Last year, the State of Maine introduced Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens, also known as the Property Tax Stabilization Program or LD290. This is a State program that allows qualified senior citizen residents to stabilize or freeze the prope...

Shellfish License Sales

Recreational Shellfish Licenses

Recreational shellfish licenses are now available for the 2023/2024 Shellfish Season. Licenses will be available in the City Clerk’s Office during the business hours of Monday-Tuesday 7:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesd...

Historic Preservation Commission Architectural Study

The Biddeford Historic Preservation Commission is about to embark on a project to document historic buildings in the downtown and surrounding areas of the city.  This project is called an Architectural Survey, and will be conducted by Kleinfelder...

Current Positions Available!

We are currently seeking applicants for patrol officer, crash reconstructionist, community service officer and emergency communications dispatcher!  Click HERE to view our recruitment brochure or click the Additional Info... link below to learn m...