The Belmont NH property tax rate for 2025 is $17.39 per $1,000 of assessed value, certified by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration. Local school funding drives nearly 60 percent of that rate. Because the DRA re-certifies the rate each fall based on town, school, and county budgets, the number shifts from year to year.
Where the $17.39 Goes
Belmont’s rate splits into four pieces, each funding a different layer of government:
- Local school district: $9.98, covering Belmont’s contribution to the Shaker Regional School District.
- Municipal (town): $5.39, funding town operations including road maintenance, police, fire, and general administration.
- State education: $1.10, a statewide levy that helps equalize school funding across New Hampshire.
- Belknap County: $0.92, paying for county services such as the sheriff’s department, courthouse, and county nursing home.
How to Calculate Your Bill
Divide your property’s assessed value by 1,000 and multiply by 17.39. A home assessed at $275,000 would owe roughly $4,782 for the year. Credits and exemptions, if you qualify, reduce that figure either by lowering the assessed value first or by taking a flat dollar amount off the tax owed.
Your assessed value matters as much as the rate. Two neighbors paying the same rate can owe very different amounts if their assessments differ by $50,000.
Your Assessment and When It Changes
Belmont’s Assessing Department estimates the fair market value of every parcel and building in town. Your assessment reflects what your property would likely sell for on the open market, not what you paid or what it would cost to rebuild. Market conditions can push the number up or down even when nothing about the property has changed.
State law requires a full town-wide revaluation at least once every five years.1New Hampshire General Court. New Hampshire Code 75:8-a – Five-Year Valuation Belmont completed its most recent revaluation in 2024, so the next one is due by 2029.2Town of Belmont, New Hampshire. Assessing Department Between full revaluations, individual assessments can still change when properties sell, undergo renovations, or turn up in data reviews.
You can look up your assessed value through the AxisGIS system linked from the town’s website, which shows property cards with lot size, building details, and other data.2Town of Belmont, New Hampshire. Assessing Department
Credits and Exemptions That Lower Your Bill
None of these apply automatically. You have to file an application with the Assessing Office by April 15 of the tax year.3Board of Tax and Land Appeals. Other Tax Relief
Veterans’ Tax Credit
Belmont grants a $500 veterans’ tax credit, split evenly across the two annual bills at $250 each.4Belmont NH. Veterans The state baseline is $50, but towns can vote to raise it, and Belmont has.5New Hampshire General Court. New Hampshire Code 72:28 – Veterans Tax Credit Eligible veterans, surviving spouses, and certain other qualifying individuals apply through the Assessing Office.
Elderly Exemption
Belmont’s elderly exemption subtracts a flat dollar amount from your assessed value before the rate is applied. The exemption grows with age:6Town of Belmont. Elderly and Disabled Property Owners Exemption
- Ages 65 to 74: $80,000 off assessed value
- Ages 75 to 79: $100,000 off assessed value
- Ages 80 and older: $150,000 off assessed value
To qualify, your prior-year income from all sources cannot exceed $35,000 if single or $50,000 if married, and total assets excluding your primary home must be $200,000 or less as of December 31 of the prior year. You must also have lived in New Hampshire for at least five consecutive years and occupy the property as your primary residence.6Town of Belmont. Elderly and Disabled Property Owners Exemption
Disability Exemption
Property owners under 65 who receive Social Security Disability (Title II or Title XVI) may qualify for an $80,000 reduction in assessed value. Income, asset, residency, and primary-home requirements match the elderly exemption.6Town of Belmont. Elderly and Disabled Property Owners Exemption
State Relief for Lower-Income Homeowners
New Hampshire also runs a Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief program through the DRA. It’s state-funded and can partially refund the state education tax portion of your bill. For 2026, the income limits are $37,000 for single homeowners and $47,000 for married homeowners or heads of household, with a homestead value cap of $220,000. The 2026 filing window runs May 1 through June 30, 2026, and you must have owned and occupied your homestead as of April 1, 2025. Applications go to the DRA, not the town.7NH Department of Revenue Administration. Tax Relief Program Aids Low and Moderate Income NH Homeowners
Billing Schedule and Payment
Belmont bills twice a year. The first bill goes out by mid-June and is due July 1. It’s an estimate, set at half of what you owed the prior year.8Town of Belmont, New Hampshire. Town Clerk/Tax Collector The second bill, due December 1, applies the newly certified rate and reconciles the difference.9New Hampshire General Court. New Hampshire Code 76:15-a – Semi-Annual Collection of Taxes in Certain Towns and Cities
You can pay online at pay.eb2gov.com, in person at the Tax Collector’s office at 143 Main Street (cash, check, or credit card), or by mail to the Tax Collector, P.O. Box 310, Belmont, NH 03220.8Town of Belmont, New Hampshire. Town Clerk/Tax Collector
If You Fall Behind
Interest of 8 percent per year begins accruing on any unpaid balance the day after the due date.10New Hampshire General Court. New Hampshire Code 76:13 – Interest The tax collector must send a certified-mail notice at least 30 days before recording a lien against the property.11New Hampshire General Court. New Hampshire Code 80:60 – Notice of Impending Lien Once a lien is recorded, the interest rate jumps to 14 percent on the full lien amount.12LegiScan. Bill Text NH HB1673 You then have two years to pay off the lien plus accumulated interest and costs. Miss that window, and the town can take ownership by executing a tax deed.13New Hampshire General Court. New Hampshire Code 80:76 – Tax Deed Tax deeds are rare, but the statutory clock leaves the town little room to pause the process. Calling the Tax Collector early gives you the best chance of arranging payment before a lien is recorded.
Challenging Your Assessment
If you believe your property is assessed above market value, you can file an abatement application with the town selectmen. The deadline is March 1 after the final tax bill was mailed, or two months after the notice of tax if that bill went out after December 31. The selectmen have until July 1 to grant or deny the request.14Board of Tax and Land Appeals. Property Tax
You carry the burden of proving that your property’s equalized assessment exceeds its market value. A recent independent appraisal or comparable sales showing similar properties sold for less than your assessed value implies are the most effective evidence.15New Hampshire Board of Tax and Land Appeals. Taxpayer’s RSA 76:16-a Property Tax Appeal to the Board of Tax and Land Appeals If the town denies the abatement, you can appeal either to the state Board of Tax and Land Appeals or to Superior Court, but not both.14Board of Tax and Land Appeals. Property Tax