Property Taxes

Frequently Asked Questions

How often and when will I be billed?
There are two tax bills each year. The first bill of the year is an estimate, based on one-half of the previous year’s tax. This tax bill is mailed out near the end of May, is usually due July 1st every year. The tax rate is set in the fall of the year, after which the bill is printed. This bill is calculated using the new rate multiplied by your property’s assessed value as of April 1st. This bill is usually mailed at the end of October and due by December 1st.  This year, 2023, we were late receiving our information from the DRA, so the Tax Rate was not set until late November, causing the tax bills not to be mailed until the week of November 21st, with a due by January 9, 2024
 
What if I didn’t get a tax bill?

Bills are sent to the address of the last known owner by state law. The Assessing Department updates the records according to transfer information received from the Grafton County Registry of Deeds after the deeds are recorded. If you are a new owner, your attorney or closing company should have checked the status of taxes due. However, it is your responsibility as a new owner to make sure taxes are paid and to advise us of your current mailing address in writing. If you have any questions about this, refer to your closing statement and / or give us a call. Interest at 8% per annum is charged on tax bills not paid by the due date.

Do we have your correct mailing address?
All bills will be mailed to the last known address as shown on our records. If any correspondence has been forwarded to you by the post office, keep in mind they will only forward mail for a specified amount of time. It is your responsibility to notify the Assessing Department if you change your address.
 
Who do I contact with questions?
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Tax Collector's Office at (603) 744-3354.
 
AttachmentSize
PDF icon 2023_property_tax_bill_faq.pdf79.88 KB