City of Dover, NH - Official Website

The City of Dover, NH is a great place to live, work, and play. Dover is conveniently located in the seacoast area of New Hampshire. Settled in 1623, Dover is the oldest permanent settlement in New Hampshire and the 7th oldest in the United States.
The City of Dover, NHis ranked one of the top 100 communities in the United States and one of the nation's top communities for young people.

Source: CNN/Money and America's Promise Alliance
The City of Dover, NHboasts superior municipal services, an exceptional school system, outstanding parks and recreation services, and numerous cultural destinations and events.
The City of Dover, NHis the fastest-growing city in New Hampshire.

Source: U.S. Census
The City of Dover, NHis home to a vibrant and thriving business community.

Latest news

City Council to consider free parking for veterans

posted on 5/6/2024
The City Council meets on Wednesday, May 8, for its first meeting of the month.
The Council will hold a public hearing on the pending resolution that would provide three hours a day of free parking in the city’s metered spaces for vehicles with veteran license plates, provided the person who qualified for the veteran plate is using the vehicle. This change was endorsed by the Parking Commission at its Feb. 20, 2024 meeting in a 3-2 vote. Currently, three hours of free parking is available to those with Purple Heart, Gold Star, Prisoner of War and Pearl Harbor Survivor license plates.
The resolution would also make Fifth Street one-way from Chestnut Street to Fourth Street, which is part of the Fifth and Grove Reconstruction Project. The one-way traffic pattern was reviewed and unanimously endorsed by the Transportation Advisory Committee at its Aug. 22, 2022 meeting.
Also on the agenda, the Council will be asked to approve a resolution that authorizes the City Manager to move appropriations between non-school departments to cover shortfalls. The appropriations were already approved, and the resolution does not increase appropriations. This is an annual budget housekeeping item....more
Last chance to participate in Dover Housing Survey

posted on 5/3/2024
The City of Dover, in partnership with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission (SRPC) and the University of New Hampshire, is conducting a regulatory audit to learn what barriers and opportunities are present in the housing choices available in Dover.
As part of this project, the team continues to collect information by survey about individual housing journeys in Dover. Whether you are a renter, homeowner, business owner, student, or have any other type of connection to Dover, all are encouraged to participate in the Dover Housing Survey to share your story and impact the future of housing in Dover. The survey will close next week.
To access the Dover Housing Survey, click here....more

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