Guides

Short, sourced answers to the questions behind the numbers.

Assessed Value vs Market Value in New HampshireWhat the equalization ratio is, how the appeal board uses it to compare an assessment with market value, and why rates mislead between towns. How NH Property Tax Bills Are Paid: July and DecemberWhy New Hampshire's July property tax bill is half of last year's, what the December bill settles, and Jackson's example worked through. How NH Property Tax Rates Are Set, Part by PartHow the DRA builds a New Hampshire town's tax rate from four tax efforts and the town's valuation, with Lyme's 2025 figures. NH Property Tax Appeal Deadlines, Step by StepThe March 1, July 1 and September 1 abatement and appeal deadlines in New Hampshire, what moves them, and worked dates for on-time and late bills. NH Property Tax Credits and Exemptions for Vets and SeniorsNew Hampshire veterans' credits and the elderly exemption: statutory amounts, local options, the April 15 deadline and what each is worth. Why Your Tax Bill Rose When the Rate FellA revaluation spreads the same budget over more assessed value, so the rate drops while many bills rise. Worked through with Acworth and Nottingham.