New Hampshire property tax rates by county
New Hampshire · #4 of 52 · 10 counties
Median annual property tax $6,667 · median home value $402,500
Above the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Payment dates are set locally — see below.
When it's due in New Hampshire
All statesPayment dates vary by local tax authority.
Check your city, town or county tax collector for this year's deadline. The statewide notes below are a general guide.
| Late penalty | 8% per annum interest from the due date until paid (RSA 76:13) |
|---|---|
| Early-payment discount | towns may authorize discount up to 2% for prompt payment (RSA 76:14) |
| Appeal window | file abatement application with selectmen/assessors by March 1 following notice of tax (RSA 76:16) |
county/municipal-set; municipalities adopt semi-annual under RSA 76:15-a (1st bill typically due July 1; 2nd bill due Dec 1 or 30 days after bill) or single annual bill under RSA 76:13 due Dec 1. Regular annual schedule; tax year: tax year April 1 - March 31. Source: N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 76:13, § 76:15-a, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.
Counties, highest rate first
- Cheshire CountyMedian home value $280,100
- Sullivan CountyMedian home value $268,700
- Coos CountyMedian home value $188,900
- Strafford CountyMedian home value $362,800
- Merrimack CountyMedian home value $367,600
- Grafton CountyMedian home value $344,500
- Hillsborough CountyMedian home value $421,100
- Rockingham CountyMedian home value $497,500
- Belknap CountyMedian home value $374,900
- Carroll CountyMedian home value $388,900
Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.