Belknap County

Belknap County, New Hampshire

Effective Tax Rate

1.44%

Median Annual Tax

$4,897

How Belknap County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Belknap County$4,897

New Hampshire State Average$5,680

National Average$1,924

Belknap County

1.44%

Effective rate

New Hampshire Avg

1.80%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$5,001

per year

Without Mortgage

$4,699

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

Home Value

Annual Tax

$4,897

Monthly Escrow

$408

Effective Rate

1.44%

vs. New Hampshire State Average▼ 13.8% below

vs. National Average▲ 82% above

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Belknap County, New Hampshire?

The effective property tax rate in Belknap County, New Hampshire is 1.44%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.

How much are property taxes in Belknap County?

The median annual property tax payment in Belknap County is $4,897. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $5,001, while those without a mortgage pay $4,699.

How does Belknap County compare to the New Hampshire average?

Belknap County's effective tax rate of 1.44% is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 1.80%. The median annual property tax in Belknap County is $4,897, compared to the state average of $5,680.

What is the median home value in Belknap County, New Hampshire?

The median home value in Belknap County, New Hampshire is $340,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

How are property taxes calculated in New Hampshire?

Property taxes in New Hampshire are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

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Rockingham County(NH)

Rate1.63%

Median Tax$7,512

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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.

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