Budget & Taxes (Property Tax)

failed · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 585: relative to the property tax exemption for religious organizations.

HB 585 creates a property tax exemption for religious organizations that rent out specific properties. It allows one rental church parsonage (residential) and one rental worship building (e.g., church, synagogue, mosque) to be exempt from property taxes, provided the rental income is used solely for the religious leader’s compensation, building maintenance, or standard religious programs. The exemption applies only to single houses of worship (like churches or synagogues) and limits each organization to one exemption per property type. This change takes effect for tax periods ending after December 31, 2024.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates property tax exemption for religious orgs, reducing state revenue; aligns with 'oppose' indicator of tax breaks.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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failed · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 595: relative to coastal resilience zones.

HB 595 adds flood resiliency improvements to the definition of qualifying improvements for C-PACE and R-PACE funding, helping property owners finance flood mitigation measures. It enables municipalities to offer property tax abatements or freezes for flood resilience projects and to assess fees on properties in flood resilience zones to fund a non-lapsing flood resilience investment fund. The bill also appropriates $500,000 for a statewide analysis of flood risk mitigation costs and benefits. These provisions directly affect property owners in flood-prone areas and municipalities seeking to implement flood resilience programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables property tax abatements, funds flood resilience via municipal fees, and appropriates $500k - provides tax relief and new funding mechanisms for resilience projects.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds flood mitigation via tax incentives and $500k analysis, directly enhancing coastal resilience against climate impacts95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 734: relative to the state education property tax and the low- and moderate-income homeowners property tax relief program.

This bill requires all state education property tax revenue to be deposited directly into the Education Trust Fund, replacing previous municipal handling. It expands eligibility for property tax relief by raising income thresholds to $65,000 annually for single homeowners and $77,500 for married households or heads of household. The bill mandates annual inflation adjustments to all relief amounts and establishes a committee to study extending relief to renters and improving the program’s data and design. It takes effect July 1, 2025, applying to tax periods ending after April 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax relief for low/moderate-income homeowners by raising income thresholds and adding inflation adjustments, directly advancing tax relief policies.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects all state education property tax revenue to Education Trust Fund, strengthening funding allocation mechanism per bill's core mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Revenue

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failed · New Hampshire · House Jan 8, 2026

HB 675: limiting total central office administrative expenses by school districts and requiring reporting of central office administrative expenses to the department of education.

HB 675 increases the statewide education property tax revenue cap to $773 million for 2025 and requires municipalities to remit excess tax collections to the state education trust fund. It limits school district spending growth on non-facilities expenses by tying annual appropriations to the 3-year average Consumer Price Index (CPI), with stricter rules after 2027. The bill also raises the base per-pupil adequacy cost from $4,100 to $7,356 and mandates annual reporting of district spending to the Department of Education. These changes directly affect school districts and municipalities managing education funding, effective July 1, 2025. (Note: The bill’s title mentioning "central office expenses" does not align with the actual provisions; this summary reflects the actual tax and spending mechanisms described in the bill text.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRaises per-pupil adequacy cost from $4,100 to $7,356 and mandates remittance of excess tax collections to state education trust fund, directly increasing education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRaises base per-pupil adequacy cost from $4,100 to $7,356 and increases education property tax revenue cap to $773M, directly increasing school funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue State Budget School Funding

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 83: relative to licenses for primary and secondary game operators.

SB 83 establishes a fund to reimburse municipalities for property tax revenue lost due to exemptions for elderly, disabled, blind, and deaf residents. The bill authorizes video lottery terminals (VLTs) at facilities licensed for charitable gaming, requiring them to operate with an 88% minimum payback rate and distributing 40% of VLT revenue to charitable organizations (35%), a special fund (25%), the reimbursement fund (25%), and retirement benefits (50%). It also creates a voluntary statewide self-exclusion database to help people with problem gambling avoid gambling venues. The bill renames the state lottery commission to the "New Hampshire lottery and gaming commission" and sets a July 1, 2025 effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates reimbursement fund for municipal tax losses using VLT revenue, directly addressing budget management and tax offset through fiscal allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1739: relative to energy infrastructure, economic development, and workforce training for large-scale data facilities.

HB 1739 creates incentives to attract large data-center campuses to New Hampshire while modernizing the electric grid. It offers developers phased property tax breaks over 12 years and transferable tax credits covering up to 20% of construction costs, contingent on signing binding Grid Modernization Agreements. These agreements require developers to source non-gas electricity (like solar or wind) matching their energy use, fund grid-stabilizing programs, and partner with community colleges for workforce training in data-center operations. The bill also establishes fast-track permitting for eligible sites and mandates community benefits like noise limits, environmental screening, and resident bill credits from exported power.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesOffers property tax breaks and transferable tax credits (up to 20% of costs) to attract data centers, directly using tax policy for economic development.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates non-gas electricity (solar/wind) matching data center energy use, funds grid modernization, and requires renewable energy sourcing via Grid Modernization Agreements.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates non-gas electricity (solar/wind) for data centers, requiring renewable energy matching and grid modernization programs to reduce fossil fuel reliance.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates partnerships with community colleges for workforce training, directly advancing employment standards and job readiness for data center roles.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax incentives for data centers, mandates renewable energy use, and requires grid modernization, directly advancing tech infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Electric Grid Solar Workforce Development

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1756: allowing organizations to file for property tax exemptions once and receive those exemptions unless and until a town assessor finds the organization ineligible for an exemption.

HB 1756 allows qualifying organizations (including religious, educational, charitable groups, and veterans associations like the American Legion) to submit a single application for property tax exemptions instead of filing annually. Once approved, exemptions remain in effect permanently unless a town assessor later determines the organization no longer qualifies. The bill requires annual field reviews by local assessors to verify ongoing eligibility and mandates organizations to provide updated documentation at least every five years (or annually if requested). This replaces the current system where exemptions must be re-verified each year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill streamlines property tax exemptions for qualifying organizations, providing tax relief and reducing administrative burden while maintaining fiscal oversight.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes veterans associations (e.g., American Legion) in property tax exemption eligibility, reducing administrative burden and supporting their operational stability to serve veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1385: prohibiting the use of negative property tax rates in certain municipalities.

HB 1385 prohibits municipalities with minimal or no public education costs from using negative property tax rates, which would otherwise require the state to pay the municipality for taxable property. The bill specifically targets towns or cities that have taxable property but allocate little or nothing to public education in their budgets. It requires the Department of Revenue Administration to reject any negative tax rate proposals from these localities. This change takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage and applies statewide to all qualifying municipalities.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts state payments to municipalities avoiding education funding, limiting fiscal outlays by preventing negative tax rate proposals that would require state funds.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1659: relative to local property tax exemptions for veterans with a 100 percent disability rating.

HB 1659 creates a new optional property tax credit for veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating, as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Cities or towns can choose to adopt this credit, which would provide a tax credit ranging from $701 to $5,000 annually for qualifying veterans' primary homes (up to 10 acres). The credit replaces existing veteran tax exemptions and continues to a surviving spouse (if unmarried) or dependent children after the veteran's death. This applies only to veterans who own their homestead, excluding other property tax exemptions for military service.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax credit ($701-$5,000) for disabled veterans, providing direct tax relief. Aligns with tax relief indicators for vulnerable groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates optional property tax credit ($701-$5,000) for veterans with 100% disability rating, expanding financial benefits and extending coverage to survivors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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passed · New Hampshire · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 1516: allowing municipalities to vote to require that pie charts, bar charts, and QR codes be placed on property tax bills depicting where and how tax dollars are being allocated.

HB 1516 requires New Hampshire municipalities to include visual aids and digital links on property tax bills showing how tax dollars are spent. Specifically, tax bills must feature a pie chart breaking down tax categories (state education, school, city/town, county, and precincts), a 10-year line graph of spending trends, and QR codes linking to detailed budget information online. Municipalities must post this data annually on their websites (or in physical locations if no website exists), including links to budget adoption minutes, reports, and tax cap details. The bill takes effect April 1, 2027, with estimated costs under $10,000 per municipality for implementation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates transparency in budget allocation via visual aids, promoting fiscal responsibility and taxpayer accountability.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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