RSA 79-A

RSA 79-A: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-V-79-A.htm

The current use program was enacted July 1, 1973 and was designed to preserve open space by assessing land at its actual current use and not at its highest and best use - typically as developed land. Land is valued not as building lots but as farm land, forest land either mixed, pine, or hardwood, and unproductive land (land that cannot produce a farm or forest crop).

Section 1 - Introduction and Letter of Transmittal

• Introduction and Letter of Transmittal

Section 2 - Scope of Work

• Scope of Work

Section A - Letter of Transmittal

• Letter of Transmittal

Section B - Scope of Work

• Scope of Work

Exemption for Solar Energy Systems Worksheet 

RESOLUTION #20-2018:

“If qualified, for persons owning real property equipped with a solar energy system as defined in RSA 72:61, the City shall exempt from taxes an amount equal to the assessed value of the solar energy system.”

A-9 List of Real Estate on which Exemption is Claimed

This form must be completed and filed annually on or before April 15. The ORIGINAL list must be filed with the selectmen (assessors) of the municipality in which such real estate property is taxable. A DUPLICATE copy should be retained by the applicant. Failure to file this list may result in denial of the exemption.

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RSA 72:37-a

RSA 72:37-a: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/v/72/72-37-a.htm

Any person owning residential real estate upon where they reside and to which they have made improvements for the purpose of assisting a person with a disability to propel themselves who also resides on such real estate.

RSA 72:37

RSA 72:37: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/v/72/72-37.htm

Every inhabitant owning residential real estate, who is legally blind, as determined by the administrator of blind services of the vocational rehabilitation division of the education department may apply for a blind exemption. $25,000 is subtracted from the assessed valuation.

RSA 72:38-a

RSA 72:38-a: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/v/72/72-38-a.htm

Taxpayers that are 65 years or older or eligible under Title II or Title XVI of the federal Social security Act for benefits for the disable may qualify for a tax deferral program in accordance with RSA 72:38-a.

Elderly & Disabled Tax Deferral Application

Elderly & Disabled citizens can qualify for tax deferrals and exemptions. Find more info about how to apply in the links below.

Workshop for Elderly & Disable Tax Exemption & Deferrals

From March 20, 2024 - at the Senior Activity Center