New Hampshire property tax rates by county

Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $402,500 home, the New Hampshire median: about $8,691 a year in Cheshire County (2.16%) versus $3,983 in Carroll County (0.99%) — $4,708 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.

Where most New Hampshire residents live

Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.

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• Cheshire CountyMedian home value $280,1002.16%$6,048 / year
• Sullivan CountyMedian home value $268,7002.14%$5,756 / year
• Coos CountyMedian home value $188,9001.89%$3,579 / year
• Strafford CountyMedian home value $362,8001.85%$6,708 / year
• Merrimack CountyMedian home value $367,6001.85%$6,783 / year
• Grafton CountyMedian home value $344,5001.72%$5,925 / year
• Hillsborough CountyMedian home value $421,1001.66%$6,999 / year
• Rockingham CountyMedian home value $497,5001.58%$7,839 / year
• Belknap CountyMedian home value $374,9001.31%$4,924 / year
• Carroll CountyMedian home value $388,9000.99%$3,848 / year

Payment 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.