Alfano Law Office, PLLC

Alfano Law Office, PLLC
Phone: (603) 856-8411 • Fax (603) 290-5521
4 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301
  • Home
  • Real Estate Law
    • Road Law
    • Commercial Real Estate Law
    • Tax Abatements
    • Business Law
  • Estate Planning
  • About Us
    • Paul J. Alfano, Attorney
    • John F. Hayes, Attorney
    • David Howard, Attorney
    • Ariana Baldasaro McQuarrie, Attorney
    • Jason Curtis, Attorney
    • Privacy Policy
  • Articles
  • Contact Us
    • Directions
  • Road Law Guide
  • NH Tax Abatement
    • Tax Abatement Team
    • Grounds for Abatement
    • Municipal Application
    • Owners of Properties Outside New Hampshire
    • Transfer Tax Allocation
    • Recent Laws and Rulings
  • Resources and Links
    • Calendar and Key Dates
    • Equalization Ratio
    • NAPTA
Home » Blog » March 1 is the Deadline to Request a Refund of New Hampshire Property Taxes

March 1 is the Deadline to Request a Refund of New Hampshire Property Taxes

March 1, 2021 is the deadline to challenge your 2020 real estate taxes.   

Please keep in mind the deadline to challenge your 2020 real estate taxes is March 1, 2021.  Your request for a refund must be postmarked by this date and addressed to the municipality in order for the municipality to grant you a refund.  You can obtain a municipal abatement form to request a refund from the Board of Tax and Land Appeals.

What is the abatement process?

The abatement process is the process a property owner requests a refund of property taxes with the local assessor, and if unsuccessful, with the Board of Tax and Land Appeals (BTLA) or Superior Court in the county in which the property is located.  Generally, in order to be granted a refund, a taxpayer must prove the assessed value is greater than the fair market value of the property adjusted by the general level of assessment.

A taxpayer must file an application for abatement on time and on the Municipal Application form with the municipality in order for the assessors to consider the abatement request and to preserve the taxpayer’s right of appeal to the BTLA or Superior Court.   The local assessors then have until July 1 to act on an abatement application.  After receiving a timely Municipal Application form, the local assessor may either (1) deny the application; (2) grant an abatement, including a partial abatement; or (3) take no action on the application.  If the assessors take no action on the application, the application is deemed denied on July 1.

A taxpayer may appeal the denial of an abatement or partial abatement after July 1 or the municipality’s denial or partial denial to the BTLA or the Superior Court by September 1.  A filing fee is required for appeal to the BTLA, $65.00, or the Superior Court, $280.

Should you pay your taxes while challenging your assessed value?

New Hampshire does not require a taxpayer to pay his or her taxes to request an abatement; however, paying taxes usually is a good idea because the municipality will assess 8% interest on unpaid taxes while only being obligated to pay 6% on abated taxes.  Given today’s interest rate environment, “overpaying” taxes is not a bad deal, assuming an abatement eventually is obtained.

Filed Under: Property Tax Law, Taxes

The above information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Subscribe to the Alfano Law Property Rights Alert

Sign Up Now

For Email Newsletters you can trust.

NH Tax Abatement

  • Road Law Guide
  • NH Tax Abatement
    • Tax Abatement Team
    • Grounds for Abatement
    • Municipal Application
    • Owners of Properties Outside New Hampshire
    • Transfer Tax Allocation
    • Recent Laws and Rulings
  • Resources and Links
    • Calendar and Key Dates
    • Equalization Ratio
    • NAPTA

NH Real Estate Law Articles

  • Airbnb
  • Common Neighborly Legal Issues
  • Court Updates
  • Dealing with Neighbors
  • Easements
  • Estate Planning
  • General
  • Historic Designation
  • Legal Documents
  • Legal Terms
  • Legislation
    • Business Law
  • Living Trust
  • New Hampshire Property Tax Alerts
  • Private Road Maintenance
  • Private Roads
  • Property
  • Property Investments
  • Property Rights
  • Property Tax
  • Property Tax Law
  • Quieting Title
  • Real Estate Law
  • Revocable Trust
  • Road Law
  • Tax Abatement
  • Taxes
  • Zoning Boards of Adjustments

Recent Articles

Nonuse of an Easement vs. Adverse Possession: What is the Difference?

Easements sometimes sit dormant for decades, even … [Read More...]

A Landmark Decision on Short-Term Rentals and Zoning

Town of Conway v. Kudrick: A Landmark Decision on … [Read More...]

A Lesson in Preemption and Local Zoning Ordinances

Joy Street, LLC v. Town of Chesterfield: A Lesson in … [Read More...]

Confirm Your Boundary Lines Before Purchasing Property

When buying a new house, it is important to have a property … [Read More...]

Article Archives

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Alfano Law Office, PLLC, 4 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301 USA | Phone: (603) 856-8411
Copyright © 2023 · Alfano Law Office, PLLC. All Rights Reserved · Website design by InterActive Synergy, LLC