Strafford County, New Hampshire

259 County Farm Road
Dover, New Hampshire 03820

Tel: 603-742-1458
Fax: 603-743-4407

County Website: Strafford county
Assessor Website: Strafford county assessor

Strafford County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Collect all the important papers related to your property like your property tax bill, recent evaluation of the property, and any other evidence to support the property value.
Learn about how the property tax appeal process works in Strafford County, New Hampshire by checking the county's website or contacting the county's tax assessor's office.
Write a formal request explaining why you think your property taxes are too high and include any supporting evidence you have.
Submit your appeal to the appropriate officials as outlined in step 2, it might be the county's board of assessment review or a similar entity
Show up and participate in any scheduled hearing or meeting and be ready to present your case and answer any questions.
Wait for a decision on your appeal, it may take a while.

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Strafford county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Strafford county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Strafford county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. 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. Strafford 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 Strafford 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 Strafford 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 Strafford 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 Strafford 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 Strafford county New Hampshire tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Strafford County

Homes in Strafford county have a median home value of $244,011.

Strafford county home values are ranked 4 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, Strafford county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~87%.

New Hampshire Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Strafford county is $72,682.

Compared to the state of New Hampshire and the United States, Strafford county's median household income is higher than the state of New Hampshire's average median household income of $70,581 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Strafford county's population has grown from 104,233 in 1990 to 130,889 in 2020, an increase of 26% 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.

Strafford 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.

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Strafford County New Hampshire Cities

Barrington, Center Strafford, East Rochester, Farmington, Gonic, Lee, Madbury, Milton Mills, New Durham, Rochester, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Strafford, Union

Strafford County New Hampshire Zipcodes

03815 / 03820 / 03824 / 03825 / 03835 / 03839 / 03852 / 03855 / 03867 / 03868 / 03869 / 03878 / 03884 / 03887 /

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