Appealing Your Property Tax Assessment in New Hampshire
Deadlines and steps to appeal a property tax assessment in New Hampshire, and when property taxes are due.
Short answer: Apply in writing for an abatement to the selectmen or assessors by March 1 following the date of the notice of tax, and not afterwards. RSA 76:16
| Appealing your assessment | Apply in writing for an abatement to the selectmen or assessors by March 1 following the date of the notice of tax, and not afterwards. The municipality must grant or deny the application in writing by July 1 (no response counts as a denial), and its decision must explain the further appeal options to the Board of Tax and Land Appeals (RSA 76:16-a) or superior court (RSA 76:17) and their deadline. Source: RSA 76:16 |
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FAQ
How do you appeal a property tax assessment in New Hampshire?
Apply in writing for an abatement to the selectmen or assessors by March 1 following the date of the notice of tax, and not afterwards. The municipality must grant or deny the application in writing by July 1 (no response counts as a denial), and its decision must explain the further appeal options to the Board of Tax and Land Appeals (RSA 76:16-a) or superior court (RSA 76:17) and their deadline.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.