Property tax in New Hampshire: rates, averages, and deductions
State averages from Census ACS, deduction data from IRS SOI, and county rankings below.
Avg property tax
$5,531
annual, median
Avg home value
$287,100
Avg mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI
% claiming mortgage deduction
Pending
IRS SOI
Highest property tax counties
- 1.Rockingham County$7,265
- 2.Hillsborough County$6,681
- 3.Strafford County$6,487
- 4.Merrimack County$6,429
- 5.Cheshire County$5,818
- 6.Sullivan County$5,554
- 7.Grafton County$5,347
- 8.Belknap County$4,707
- 9.Carroll County$3,673
- 10.Coos County$3,348
Lowest property tax counties
- 1.Coos County$3,348
- 2.Carroll County$3,673
- 3.Belknap County$4,707
- 4.Grafton County$5,347
- 5.Sullivan County$5,554
- 6.Cheshire County$5,818
- 7.Merrimack County$6,429
- 8.Strafford County$6,487
- 9.Hillsborough County$6,681
- 10.Rockingham County$7,265
Frequently asked questions
What is the average property tax in New Hampshire?
Census ACS median property tax in New Hampshire is around $5,531 per year. Effective rate varies by county.
Can I deduct property taxes on my federal return?
The SALT deduction (state and local taxes, including property tax) is capped under current federal law. IRS SOI shows the average New Hampshire filer who claimed the property tax deduction took not yet imported.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes in every state, though the process varies. Start with your county assessor's website for timelines and grounds for appeal. A successful appeal reduces your assessed value and the tax bill that flows from it.
Data sources
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