Tax Collector

Department Overview

The tax collector is responsible for collecting revenue for property, yield, current use, excavation, and betterment taxes, water/sewer bills, and other miscellaneous payments. Other responsibilities include responding to inquiries from banks, mortgage companies, attorney's offices, and the general public.

The tax collector is also responsible for the preparation and mailing of the tax bills based on information certified by the assessing department. This information includes assessed property values, exemptions, owner's name and address, address changes, and the legal description of the property.

There are two bills issued each year. The first bill is an estimate based on one half of the prior years' tax. This bill is mailed out near the end of May and due 30 days after the date of mailing.

The State of New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration sets the tax rate for the year in the fall. The final bill is calculated using the new tax rate multiplied by your property's assessed value as of April 1, less any payments made on the first bill. The second bill is typically mailed near the end of November and due 30 days after the date of mailing.

Important Information Regarding the June 2025 Tax Bill

Due to the implementation of a new software system, some June 2025 tax bills may not accurately reflect certain credits or exemptions. Some residents may have received a notification letter included with their bill, explaining the issue. 

Please note: The billed amounts are correct, and any applicable credits or exemptions were properly applied, though it may not appear on the bill due to the software error.

We sincerely apologize for an confusion this may cause and are working to resolve the issue. If you believe a credit or exemption is missing from your bill, please contact the Deputy Tax Collector at 603-677-4202 for assistance.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this transition to our new system.