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Find Property Tax Relief in Your State

Take the first step toward checking your eligibility to apply for property tax relief programs in your state.

Select your state to learn more about available programs and how to apply. The resources on this page are updated as new information becomes available.

New Hampshire Program Overview

Looking for property tax relief in New Hampshire? There are two main ways to apply for property tax relief:

  • The Low & Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief Program
  • Elderly Exemption

Property Tax-Aide features one statewide program for low- to moderate-income New Hampshire homeowners and one program for older adults, which is administered at the county level. They are the Low- and Moderate-Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief and the Elderly Exemption.

The information on this page is updated as new information becomes available by the relevant tax agencies.

The Low & Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief Program

The State of New Hampshire has enacted a law enabling property owners to receive relief of the state education portion of their property tax bill.

Eligibility
  • Single with adjusted gross income equal to or less than $37,000; or Married or head of NH household with adjusted gross income less than or equal to $47,000.
  • Own a homestead that must pay the State Education Property Tax.
  • Has resided in that homestead on April 1 of the year for which the claim is made.
Application Deadline

Claim must be postmarked no earlier than May 1 and no later than June 30 each year.

Required Documentation

This completed claim must be submitted with copies of:

  • Your prior year’s federal income tax return.
  • Your last final property tax bill indicating assessed value (this is the tax bill that was mailed to you between October and December, in most cases).
  • Your trust document if property is held by a trust and any explanatory statements, if necessary.

Elderly Exemption

Each municipality has adopted an elderly exemption. The amount of the exemption and the specific criteria (asset and income limits) to qualify are determined locally within statutory requirements. The exemption may be granted for a different dollar amount, as determined by the city or town, to persons aged 65 to 75, 75 to 80, and 80 or older. The approved exemption is deducted from the amount of the property owner’s total assessed value prior to the calculation of tax due.

Eligibility
  • Applicant must have resided in New Hampshire for at least 3 consecutive years preceding April 1 in the year in which the exemption is claimed.
  • Must be 65 years of age on or before April 1 of the year for which the exemption is claimed.
  • The property must be owned by a resident or held jointly with resident’s spouse, either of whom meets the age requirement for the exemption, when they have been married for at least five years.
  • Combined net income in the prior year from all sources shall be determined by the city or town. Such amount cannot be less than $13,400 for a single person or $20,400 for married persons.
  • The net income shall be determined by deducting all the money received from life insurance paid on the death of an insured, expenses, and costs incurred in the course of conducting a business enterprise and the sale of assets.
  • Net assets on December 31 in the calendar year preceding April 1 shall be determined by the city or town. Net assets excluded good-faith encumbrances and the value of the actual residence and up to 2 acres of land. Such amount cannot be less than $35,000.
Application Deadline
  • Application, Form PA-29, must be filed with the municipal assessing officials of the city/town where the exemption is being requested by April 15 preceding the setting of the tax rate.
  • The municipal assessing official has until July 1 to send notice of their decision.
Required Documentation

Be prepared to provide the following documentation at the time of application:

  • List of assets, value of each asset, net encumbrances, and net value of each asset
  • Current year tax return
  • Bank statements
  • Brokerage statements
  • Stock valuations
  • Dividends & interest statements
  • 1099rs, 1099SSA
  • VA disability payments
  • W2 or other earned income
  • 401Ks & IRAs
  • Vehicle worth, and any other property held besides the primary residence