FAQ
What is the 2007 tax rate and when will the 2008 tax rate be set? 2007 tax rate is $17.40 per thousand dollars of assessed property value and the 2008 tax rate will be set sometime in the fall and be reflected on the final bill, which is due in December. Go to Nashua Tax Rate History to access prior year's tax rates.
When does the tax year begin and end? The tax year begins April 1st and ends on March 31st.
When are the tax bills for 2008 taxes due? The City of Nashua bills for property taxes semi-annually. Tax bills are generally due in July and December. July's bill is estimated based on the prior year's tax rate. The final bill, using the actual tax rate for the year, is due in December. The due date is 30 days from the date the tax bills are mailed.
How is an assessment determined? The Assessor's Office studies the market and collects information about properties to estimate the fair market value. Please remember that the Assessor’s Office does not determine the total amount of taxes collected. It is the Assessor’s responsibility to find the fair market value of your property so that you may pay only your fair share of the taxes. The amount of taxes you pay is determined by a tax rate applied to your property’s assessed value. The tax rate is based on the funds needed to provide the services included in the approved city budget. Each year, sometime in October, this tax rate is set and it is reflected on the final tax bill which is due sometime in December.
What if I think my tax assessment is higher than the fair market value? Taxpayers who believe their property is over-assessed should view the assessment data to verify accuracy. Property ownership as well as assessment data including such things like building square footage, age, acreage and assessment, along with a sketch of the structure(s) can be viewed at Assessment Data. If a property is listed with incorrect data, this could cause an incorrect assessment. If the data is correct and the taxpayer still believes the assessment is too high, s/he may apply for a property tax abatement. The time period to file for an abatement is after the issuance of the final tax bill and on or before the following March 1st. It is the taxpayer's responsibility to provide documentation in support of an abatement request. Forms will be available from the Assessing Department at City Hall after the mailing of the final tax bill. For more information, see our web site Abatements.
What if I miss the deadline to file for an abatement? If you miss the filing March 1st deadline with the City of Nashua, no action can be taken for the current tax year. However, you may request a "spring review" in which the Assessing Department will review your property value for the following tax year.
How can I change the mailing address on my tax bill? A request to change the mailing address on a tax bill must be submitted in writing and signed by the property owners. When writing in, please identify the property location and where the new mailing address is. Change of Address Form. Your mailing address change can be faxed to the Assessing Department at 603-589-3079 or mailed to: Assessing Department, 229 Main Street Nashua NH 03060.
What type of tax exemptions/tax credits are available in the City of Nashua and what are the qualifications? Please refer to our Web page that lists exemptions and credits.
When were the assessments last updated in Nashua? April 1, 2007.
What is the 2007 State of N.H. Department of Revenue Administration’s valuation ratio for state education funding purposes for Nashua? 99.7%.