Tax Collector FAQ's

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• Why did my taxes go up?
• What period does the tax bill cover?
• When does my account start to accrue interest?
• Why is the second bill in December so different from the first bill I received?
• How do I change my billing address?
• What kind of tax exemptions/credits does the Town of New Boston offer?
• Can I prepay my Property Tax?
• Why is my bill not going to my mortgage lender (escrow account holder)?

* Why did my taxes go up?

There could be several factors that affect your tax bill. Let’s help break it down for you. There are 4 tax line items. Municipal, School, State Education, and County.

• The Municipal Tax rate is set by town voters. This is the combination of all items such as the town budget, warrant articles, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and bonds that are voted on in March.
• The School Tax rate is also set by the town voters. This is the School budget, warrant articles, collective and bargaining agreements like salary and benefits.
• The State Education Tax is set by our legislators is Concord.
• The County Tax is determined by a combination of the county’s legislative delegation and the NH Department of Revenue.

Each of these added together form the first part of your rate. The second part of setting your rate is the assessed value of your home. Just because your town performs a townwide reassessment does not always mean that your taxes will go up too. The last factor is changes made to your home. Did you add a pool or remodel your home? Upgrading your home can increase the value of your home as well as affecting your tax rate.

What period does the tax bill cover?

The July tax bill covers from April 1st through September 30th, and the December tax bill covers October 1st through March 31st of the following year.

* When does my account start to accrue interest?

The interest accrues at 8% annually and it begins the day after your due date noted on your bill.

* Why is the second bill in December so different from the first bill I received?

The December bill represents your actual taxes for the year. It reflects the new tax rate, assessment changes (if applicable), and previous payments applied (including the first billing).

* How do I change my billing address?

Print and fill out the Change of Billing Address for Property Taxes Form and mail to:

Town of New Boston ATTN: Assessing Department PO Box 250 New Boston, NH 03070

What kind of tax exemptions/credits does the Town of New Boston offer?

Exemptions are available for the blind, disabled, elderly, and those homes with solar energy. Credits are available for Veterans and Disabled Veterans. For more information on exemptions and credits please visit the Assessing page.

* Can I prepay my Property Tax?

Yes, you can prepay for up to two years of property taxes per RSA 80:52-a

Why is my bill not going to my mortgage lender (escrow account holder)?

The State of New Hampshire RSAs state the the real estate tax bills be sent directly to the property owner. It is the property owner(s) responsibility to forward a copy to the lender.