Throughout the State of New Hampshire, the tax year runs from April 1st through the following March 31st.
Payments may be mailed, made in-person at the Town Clerk's Office or with the online tax kiosk payment system.
The
Tax Rate for 2025:
Town (Prct 001) $ 4.11
County $ .57
School $ 11.41
State $ 1.04
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Total $ 17.13 (per $1000)
The equalization ratio is 100%.
How often and when will I be billed ?
There are two tax bills per year. The first bill of the year is an estimate, based on one half of the previous year's tax. This bill, printed and mailed out near the end of May, is usually due July 1st every year. The tax rate is set in the fall, after which the final bill is printed. The final bill is calculated using the new rate multiplied by your property's assessed value, less any payments made to the first bill. Printed and mailed in the middle to end of October, it is usually due in December each year.
What if I didn't get a tax bill ?
Bills are sent to the address of the last known owner by state law. The Tax Assessor's Office updates its records according to transfers received from the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds after they are recorded. Your attorney or closing company should have checked the status of taxes due. However, it is your responsibility as the new owner to make sure they are paid and to advise us of your mailing address in writing. If you have questions about this, refer to your closing statement and/or give us a call. Interest at 8% per annum is charged on tax bills not paid by the due date. If your taxes go into lien for non-payment, interest at 12% per annum will be charged.
All taxes, with the exception of a tax lien, can be paid online. Tax liens must be paid in person or mailed to the Tax Collector's office. To pay current taxes online, find the link for taxes (red button) and follow the instructions.