Harbor Master

Documented Boats
According to MRSA Title 36, Section 1504 (8), the Excise Tax on Documented Vessels must be paid by July 1st of each year. Failure to pay this tax may result in liens being placed on any and all of your real properties and filed at the Hancock Registry of Deeds.

*New excise tax stickers are available by December 1st of each year.

Mooring Permits
Each mooring that sits in Gouldsboro waters is required to have a mooring permit. This was voted on and took effect at a special public hearing on July 27, 2023.

Each mooring permit is $51 and needs to be paid when submitting the application.
Mooring Permit Application 2025 – 2026 (Current)
Mooring Permit Application 2024 – 2025

Harbor Ordinance

**Mooring fees are due by July 1st each year. Starting September 1st, a late fee of $25 will be charged to any unpaid mooring permits. This could result in loosing mooring privileges and your mooring pulled.**

State Registered Boats

New Registrations

Renewal

 

🌷 Click here to view the Select Board packet for the meeting to be held Thursday, August 27, 2026 starting at 5PM a the Town Office.

🌷 Click here to view the agenda for the Planning Board/Public Hearing to be held Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6PM at the Gouldsboro Town Office. Click here to view the materials submitted for the Subdivision Amendment Proposal Review for Michael & Dana Rogers.

🌷 ATTENTION RESIDENTS AND VISITORS: MaineDOT has informed us they will be replacing the culvert at the intersection of West Bay Road (Route 186) and Route One on August 25 & 26. During this time, West Bay Road will be closed at the intersection. Please use Pond Road (Route 195) as the detour route. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

🌷 VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR EDUCATION FINANCE COMMITTEE: The Town of Gouldsboro is seeking residents interested in serving on its newly established Education Finance Committee. The committee will help the Town better understand and plan for the financial impact of education costs, including reviewing trends, examining budget and funding issues, and helping the Select Board and community consider the long-term implications for Gouldsboro taxpayers. Residents with an interest in education, municipal finance, budgeting, or simply the future of our community are encouraged to volunteer. No particular professional background is required—we are looking for thoughtful residents willing to learn, ask questions, and contribute to the discussion. Anyone interested in serving should send an email to town.manager@gouldsborotown.com

🌷 Click here to view the revised Comprehensive Plan draft dated June 30, 2026 to include required and recommended changes identified in the January Review by State Agencies.

🌷 The Town of Gouldsboro is seeking estimates for repairs to the Baseball field at the Recreation Center, 679 Pond Road, Gouldsboro, ME. Please click here to find the estimates sheet along with current pictures of the site.

🌷Please be aware, each year ALL Mooring fees are due by July 1st and can be paid until August 31 by 4PM without penalty. Starting September 1, a late fee of $200 plus applicable processing fees will be applied to all outstanding mooring fees.

🌷 2025-2026 Gouldsboro Town Report