Belknap County
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Belknap County, New Hampshire
34 County Drive
Laconia, New Hampshire 03246
Tel: 603-527-5400
Belknap County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you believe that your house has been unfairly overappraised (i.e. appraised at a value higher than the true market value of the property), you can attempt to get your home re-appraised at a lower value by contacting the Assessor's Office to submit a property tax appeal.
- You will have to submit a form describing your property and sufficient proof that it is overassessed, including valuations of similar homes nearby as evidence. If your appeal is accepted, your home assessment (and property taxes) will be lowered as a result.
- If you would like to appeal your property, call the County Assessor's Office (or your town or city assessor's office) and ask for a property tax appeal form. Keep in mind that property tax appeals are generally only accepted in a 1-3 month window each year.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Belknap county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Belknap county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Belknap county at 603-527-5400 and ask to be connected to the county assessor. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Belknap county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Belknap county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Belknap county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Belknap county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Belknap county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Belknap county New Hampshire tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Belknap County
Homes in Belknap county have a median home value of $232,623.
Belknap county home values are ranked 6 out of 10 counties in the state of New Hampshire for median home price. The average median home value in New Hampshire is $238,153. Coos county has the lowest median price at $130,376. Rockingham county has the highest median price at $342,537.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Belknap county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~78%.
The median household income in Belknap county is $67,328.
Compared to the state of New Hampshire and the United States, Belknap county's median household income is lower than the state of New Hampshire's average median household income of $70,581 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Belknap county's population has grown from 49,216 in 1990 to 63,705 in 2020, an increase of 29% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of New Hampshire's population has grown from 1,109,252 in 1990 to 1,377,529 in 2020, an increase of 24% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Belknap county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for New Hampshire and less than the population change for United States.
Belknap County New Hampshire Cities
Alton, Alton Bay, Barnstead, Belmont, Center Barnstead, Center Harbor, Gilford, Gilmanton, Gilmanton Iron W, Meredith, New Hampton, Sanbornton
Belknap County New Hampshire Zipcodes
03218 / 03220 / 03225 / 03226 / 03237 / 03246 / 03253 / 03256 / 03269 / 03809 / 03810 / 03837 /
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