The Assessing DepartmentTown Assessor: David Gomez |
The Assessing DepartmentTown Assessor: David Gomez |
The Assessor's Office is responsible for determining property values for the purpose of setting tax rates and preparing warrants to the Tax Collector for the collection of property taxes. The Assessor's Office does not collect taxes. For matters regarding payment of a current property tax bill, contact the Tax Collector's Office.
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1) 1) A person has to have been a resident of the State of New Hampshire for at least three(3) years preceding April 1st; 2) Must have a net income from all sources, no greater than $35,000 for a single person and no greater than $45,000 if married. 3) Owns assets of any kind, tangible or intangible --- less bonafide encumbrances, and further, excluding the value of his/her residence plus 2 acres of land --- not greater than $150,000. 4) is at least 65 years old on or before April 1st; and 5) must not have received transfer of the property from a blood relation, or person related by marriage, within five (5) years prior to date of application (April 1). An exemption of $85,000 for residents 65 years of age up to 74, $125,000 from 75 years of age up to 79, and $165,000 from 80 years of age and older is applied to the assessed value of the property.
Pursuant to RSA 72:37-A, those persons considered legally blind as determined by the Administrator of Blind Services of the Vocational Rehabilitation Division of the Education Department may apply for the exemption for the blind. Amount is $40,000 deducted from the assessed value. You must qualify as of April 1st, and produce a letter from the above agency when you apply.Property owners who have made improvements for the purpose of assisting a person with a disability who also resides at the property are entitled to an exemption determined by deducting the value of such improvements from the assessed value before determining property taxes. Pursuant to RSA 72:37-a, a person with a disability means a person who by reason of a physical defect or infirmity permanently requires the use of special aids to enable him to propel himself. Applicants must complete the State Form PA-29 and submit it, along with documentation from a physician regarding the extent of the disability, by April 15th of the tax year in the year in which application is made.
All persons desiring to apply for any credit must fill out a permanent application form (State Form PA29) and the Veteran credit worksheet . New applications must be submitted between January 1st and April 15th of the tax year in the year in which application is made. Further information may be obtained from the Assessing Department, 14 Manning Street, 432-6104 and/or the reverse side of your tax bill.
1) The veteran must be a resident of the State of New Hampshire for at least one (1) year previous to April 1st of the year in which the credit is applied for, 2) has to have served not less than ninety (90) days in the Armed Forces of the United States in a war or conflict as outlined in RSA 72:28; 3) must have been honorably discharged. 4.) for services in any armed conflict since May 8, 1975 proof of a qualifying Award must be submitted. Click here for more information,
A credit in the amount of $250.00 is applied to the amount of tax due. This applies also to widows (who have not remarried) of disabled veterans. A copy of the DD214 or discharge paper is required when applying.
All persons desiring to apply for the disabled veteran credit must fill out a permanent application form (State Form PA29) and the Disabled Veteran Credit Worksheet New applications must be submitted between January 1st and April 15th of the tax year in the year in which application is made. Further information may be obtained from the Assessing Department, 14 Manning Street, 432-6104 and/or the reverse side of your tax bill.
This credit is available to the Veteran if he/she is 100% permanently disabled as a result of a service connected disability. Documentation from the US Veteran's Administration is required. The veteran must be a resident of the State of New Hampshire for at least one (1) year previous to April 1st of the year in which the credit is applied for.
A Disabled Veterans credit of $2,000.00 is applied (in addition to the regular Veterans credit of $250. 00) to the amount of tax due. This applies also to widows (who have not remarried) of disabled veterans.
"Conservation restriction" means a permanent restriction of open space land by deed granted in perpetuity to a federal, state, county, local or other government body or to a charitable, educational, or other nonprofit corporation established for the purposes of natural resource conservation. The property must meet the tests of public benefit in RSA 79-B:4. There are no minimum acreage requirements. Conservation Restrictions must be recorded, on a form provided by the Department of Revenue Administration, at the Registry of Deeds before April 15th of the qualifying tax year.
"Discretionary easement" means a restriction of open space land (that does not meet the criteria of RSA 79-A Current Use) which is granted to a city or town for a term of 10 or more years. The land must demonstrate a public benefit and be accessible to the public. The owner must apply to the city of town on or before April 15th of the qualifying tax year on a form provided by the Department of Revenue Administration. Such application shall include a map of the land to be subject to the discretionary easement, a description of how the property meets the tests of public benefit in RSA 79-C:3, and an appraisal of the value of the easement to be conveyed.
Under the provisions of RSA 36-A:4, Conservation Commission may receive gifts of money and property real and personal, in the name of the city or town, subject to approval of the Town Council. Such gifts are to be managed and contained by the Commission for the purpose for which intended. Further inquiries may be made to the Town Administrators Office at 14 Manning Street or by calling 432-6100 or 432-6101.
(Note: If Statutes are referenced - it shall be inferred that all supplements and/or amendments apply, wherever and whenever applicable.)
