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PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

All property owners with demonstrated financial hardship are eligible to apply for reductions on their tax bills. For more information, contact the Assessor's Office at 603-516-6014.
The New Hampshire Housing has a list of resources for homeowners. Visit nhhousing.org for more information.

Qualifying for Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief: You must own or have an interest in a homestead subject to the State Education Property Tax and reside in such homestead on April 1 of the year for which the claim for relief is made and have a total household income of (1) $37,000 or less if a single person or (2) $47,000 or less if married or head of a NH household.
This completed claim must be submitted with copies of your federal income tax return, the entire actual final property tax bill indicating assessed value, a copy of your trust document if property is held by a trust and any explanatory statements, if necessary. This claim for relief must submitted annually and be postmarked no earlier than May 1 and no later than June 30.
"HOMESTEAD" means the dwelling owned by a claimant or, in the case of a multi-unit dwelling, the portion of the dwelling which is owned and used as the claimant's principal place of residence and the claimant's domicile for purposes of RSA 654:1. "Homestead'' shall not include land and buildings taxed under RSA 79-A or land and buildings or the portion of land and buildings rented or used for commercial or industrial purposes.
For more information, or to apply, visit the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration's Current Year Forms and Instructions webpage.

All property owners with demonstrated financial hardship are eligible to establish pay plans for tax bills to be completed over an extended period. For more information, contact the Tax Collector's Office at 603-516-6018.

All homeowners meeting certain criteria are eligible to receive partial exemptions and/or credits on their tax bills. Exemptions and credits are available for the elderly, blind, deaf, disabled and all veterans. Find more information on the Tax Assessment Office's website or by calling 603-516-6014.

New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program (NHERAP) provides assistance to eligible residents who cannot pay their rent and utilities. NHERAP is administered by New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA) and the Community Action Partnership agencies. To be eligible for rental or utility assistance, at least one person in the household must have qualified for unemployment benefits, had their income reduced or had significant costs. The household must be at risk for homelessness or housing instability, and meet certain income requirements. Details about the program are available online at Community Action Partnership of Strafford County.
All residents in Dover at immediate risk of losing housing, including those requiring help with rent and/or mortgage payments, are eligible to apply for public assistance. To find out what assistance is available, contact the Public Welfare Department at 603-516-6500, by emailing at Lily Hanscom or by visiting bit.ly/doverwelfare.
Additional assistance for residential tenants unable to pay rent is available by contacting Community Action Partnership of Strafford County at cap@straffordcap.org or visiting straffordcap.org.

All residents in Dover in need of food or other household essentials and otherwise financially unable to adequately sustain themselves will be eligible to apply for access vouchers and/or local food bank supplies which may include referrals to private charitable organizations. To find out what assistance is available, contact the Public Welfare Department at 603-516-6500.
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension's Food Access Map shows where in Dover and the state free or low-cost food is offered, volunteers are needed and donations are accepted.
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County helps provide food to all families and individuals in need. Utilize their Food Pantries webpage.
Local homeless are able to receive shelter, food and medical care through existing public assistance programs and services provided by religious and private charitable organizations. Shower and laundry facilities are also available and can be accessed by referrals provided through Public Welfare and Community Action program offices.