New Hampshire Property Tax Relief: Exemptions & How to File
New Hampshire has 9 main property tax relief programs, administered through your Municipal Assessor / Selectmen. Filing is free.
Biggest benefit
Total (100%) exemption from all taxation on the specially adapted homestead.
Earliest common deadline
March 1
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Never pay to file a property tax exemption
Applying for a homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemption is always free through your Municipal Assessor / Selectmen. You do not need a middleman, and no one can file it "faster" for a fee.
Be skeptical of official-looking letters offering to file your homestead exemption, "designate" your homestead, or send you a copy of your deed for $50–$200. These are private solicitations, not government notices. When in doubt, contact your Municipal Assessor / Selectmen directly using the phone number on your tax bill.
New Hampshire property tax relief programs
Amounts, eligibility, deadlines, and the official source for each program.
| Program | Benefit | Who qualifies | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elderly ExemptionSenior (65+) | Amount is set by each municipality and varies by town/city; the exemption reduces the assessed value of the residence and is granted in three age tiers (65 up to 75, 75 up to 80, and 80 or older). Under no circumstances may the exemption for any age category be less than $5,000. | Age 65+ · Income: Set locally, but municipalities may not set the ceiling below the statutory minimums of $13,400 net income if single or $20,400 combined net income if married. · Must have been a New Hampshire resident for at least 3 consecutive years before April 1 of the claim year, own the homestead (individually, jointly with spouse, or jointly with another qualifying person), and own net assets not exceeding a locally set limit that may not be less than $35,000 (excluding the value of the residence and up to the greater of 2 acres or the local minimum lot size). | April 15 | Official source ↗N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 72:39-a; § 72:39-b (adoption/modification); § 72:33 (application)Form PA-29, Permanent Application for Property Tax Credit/Exemptions ↗ |
| Standard and Optional Veterans' Tax CreditVeteran | $50 standard credit subtracted from the property tax on the veteran's residential property; a town or city may adopt an optional credit of any amount from $51 up to $750. | Resident veteran who served at least 90 days in a qualifying war or armed conflict and was honorably discharged (or continues to serve), was terminated from service for a service-connected disability, or the surviving spouse of such a veteran or of a person who died on active duty or from a service-connected cause. | April 15 | Official source ↗N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 72:28; § 72:33 (application)Form PA-29, Permanent Application for Property Tax Credit/Exemptions ↗ |
| All Veterans' Tax CreditVeteran | Equal to the amount of the standard or optional veterans' tax credit in effect in the town or city under RSA 72:28 ($50 standard, up to $750 if the municipality has adopted a higher optional amount). | Resident veteran who served at least 90 days on active service and was honorably discharged/separated (or continues to serve), or the veteran's spouse or surviving spouse, provided the person is not eligible for and not receiving a credit under RSA 72:28 or RSA 72:35. | April 15 | Official source ↗N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 72:28-b; § 72:33 (application)Form PA-29, Permanent Application for Property Tax Credit/Exemptions ↗ |
| Tax Credit for Service-Connected Total DisabilityVeteran | $700 standard credit; a town or city may adopt an optional credit of any amount from $701 up to $5,000, subtracted from the property tax on the veteran's principal residence. | Honorably discharged/separated veteran with a total and permanent service-connected disability, or who is a double amputee or paraplegic because of service-connected injury; certification of the total and permanent disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is required. · Property must be occupied as the veteran's principal place of abode; surviving spouse may also qualify. | April 15 | Official source ↗N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 72:35; § 72:33 (application)Form PA-29, Permanent Application for Property Tax Credit/Exemptions ↗ |
| Certain Disabled Veterans (Specially Adapted Homestead) Total ExemptionVeteran | Total (100%) exemption from all taxation on the specially adapted homestead. | Discharged veteran who is (a) 100% permanently and totally disabled per 38 C.F.R. 3.340 from service connection, (b) a double amputee of the upper or lower extremities or paraplegic from service connection, or (c) has service-connected blindness of both eyes with visual acuity of 5/200 or less; satisfactory proof of the service-connected disability must be provided to the assessors. · Must own the specially adapted homestead acquired or adapted with VA assistance (or bought with proceeds from selling such a home) and occupy it as the residence. | April 15 | Official source ↗N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 72:36-a; § 72:33 (application)Form PA-29, Permanent Application for Property Tax Credit/Exemptions ↗ |
| Exemption for the DisabledDisability | A yearly exemption of the assessed value in an amount chosen by the town or city; the amount varies by municipality and must be adopted locally. | Must be eligible under Title II or Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act for benefits for the disabled (physician certification of continued disability may substitute if no longer receiving benefits). · Income: Set locally, but the ceiling may not be less than the statutory minimums of $13,400 net income if single or $20,400 combined net income if married. · Must have been a New Hampshire resident for at least 5 years, occupy the property as principal residence, own it (individually, with spouse, or jointly), and own net assets not exceeding a locally set limit that may not be less than $35,000 (excluding the residence and up to 2 acres or the local minimum lot size). | April 15 | Official source ↗N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 72:37-b; § 72:33 (application)Form PA-29, Permanent Application for Property Tax Credit/Exemptions ↗ |
| Exemption for the BlindDisability | $15,000 of assessed value of residential real estate is exempt; a city or town may adopt a higher amount to address significant increases in property values. | Legal blindness as determined by the blind services program of the vocational rehabilitation division, the bureau of vocational rehabilitation, or the department of education. · Must be a New Hampshire inhabitant who owns residential real estate; qualified as of April 1. | April 15 | Official source ↗N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 72:37; § 72:33 (application)Form PA-29, Permanent Application for Property Tax Credit/Exemptions ↗ |
| Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax ReliefTax Credit | A rebate of a portion of the State Education Property Tax paid on the homestead, calculated from the assessed value (up to a statutory cap), the equalization ratio, and the state education tax rate; the relief is scaled from 20% to 100% based on the claimant's income level. | Income: Total household income of $37,000 or less if a single person, or $47,000 or less if married or head of a New Hampshire household. · Must have owned a homestead subject to the State Education Property Tax and resided in that homestead on April 1 of the year for which the claim is made. | June 30 | Official source ↗N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 198:57Form DP-8, Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief ↗ |
| Tax Deferral for Elderly and DisabledTax Deferral | Postpones payment of property taxes on the homestead; deferred taxes accrue annual interest at 5%. The total deferrals may not exceed 85% of the property's equity value. | Age 65+ · Alternatively, being eligible under Title II or Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act for benefits for the disabled (disabled applicants must have owned the homestead for at least 1 year). · Must own and reside in the homestead. Elderly applicants (age 65+) must have owned the homestead for at least 5 consecutive years; the tax must cause undue hardship or possible loss of the property. Mortgage holders must obtain lender approval. | March 1 | Official source ↗N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 72:38-aForm PA-30, Elderly and Disabled Tax Deferral Application ↗ |
For veterans
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New Hampshire property tax relief FAQ
What property tax exemptions are available in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire offers 9 main property tax relief programs: Elderly Exemption, Standard and Optional Veterans' Tax Credit, All Veterans' Tax Credit, Tax Credit for Service-Connected Total Disability, Certain Disabled Veterans (Specially Adapted Homestead) Total Exemption, Exemption for the Disabled, Exemption for the Blind, Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief, Tax Deferral for Elderly and Disabled. Each is administered through your Municipal Assessor / Selectmen.
How do I apply for a property tax exemption in New Hampshire?
You apply through your Municipal Assessor / Selectmen — for free. Most exemptions require a one-time application by the deadline; check each program for its form and cutoff date. You never need to pay a third party to file.
Is filing for a New Hampshire property tax exemption free?
Yes. Filing is always free through your Municipal Assessor / Selectmen. Letters offering to file your homestead exemption for a fee are private solicitations, not government notices.
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