New Hampshire Property Tax Rates by County (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates across 10 New Hampshire counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is March 1 or September 1.
Effective Tax Rate
2.00%
Higher than the national median of 1.02%
Median Home Value
$331,500
Median Annual Tax Bill
$5,796
How Are Property Taxes Calculated in New Hampshire?
Property taxes in New Hampshire are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across New Hampshire counties is 2.00%, which is above the national median of 1.02%.
If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment. TaxDrop handles the entire process — you only pay if we save you $500 or more.
All 10 New Hampshire Counties
| County | Eff. Tax Rate | Median Home Value | Median Annual Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belknap County → | 1.44% | $340,000 | $4,897 |
| Carroll County → | 1.06% | $348,900 | $3,685 |
| Cheshire County → | 2.32% | $257,200 | $5,968 |
| Coos County → | 2.07% | $169,600 | $3,511 |
| Grafton County → | 1.88% | $298,500 | $5,624 |
| Hillsborough County → | 1.76% | $385,500 | $6,791 |
| Merrimack County → | 2.00% | $330,600 | $6,617 |
| Rockingham County → | 1.63% | $461,400 | $7,512 |
| Strafford County → | 1.98% | $332,400 | $6,582 |
| Sullivan County → | 2.38% | $236,300 | $5,616 |
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Key Highlights
Highest Tax Rate
2.38%
Sullivan County
Lowest Tax Rate
1.06%
Carroll County
Highest Tax Bill
$7,512
Rockingham County
Lowest Tax Bill
$3,511
Coos County
Think your property is over-assessed?
TaxDrop helps New Hampshire homeowners appeal their property tax assessment. You pay nothing unless we save you $500 or more.
Check Your SavingsHow to Appeal Your New Hampshire Property Taxes
Filing a property tax appeal in New Hampshire is your legal right. Here is the basic process:
- Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
- File your appeal before the deadline (March 1 or September 1).
- Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
- Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
- Receive a decision on your assessed value.
TaxDrop handles this entire process for you. Our experts analyze your property, build your case, and represent you. You only pay if we save you $500 or more.
Stop overpaying on property taxes
30-60% of properties are over-assessed, but only 5% of homeowners challenge their bill. TaxDrop makes it easy to fight back. No upfront cost. No fee if we save you less than $500.
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