Property tax credits and exemptions available for veterans, elderly, blind, deaf, and permanently disabled

posted on 3/10/2023

The City of Dover offers property tax exemptions for qualified property owners, including veterans, the elderly, the blind, the deaf, and the permanently disabled.

To qualify for tax exemptions, a person must file an application and demonstrate they meet requirements set out by state law, such as residency, asset, and income limits. The deadline to apply for exemptions for the December 2023 tax bill is April 15, 2023.

Applications for tax exemptions are available at the Tax Assessment Office in City Hall. The applications are also available online at https://www.dover.nh.gov/government/cityoperations/finance/tax-assessment/applications/.

Tax Credit for Veterans

The City of Dover offers credits for qualified veterans, their spouses, or surviving spouse, including:

• Veterans’ Credit, providing up to $750 per year for those who served in active duty in a qualifying war/conflict with applicable awards. This credit also encompasses service members who have been in a qualifying war/conflict and remain on active duty, including state active-duty National Guard or Reservist members.
• All Veterans’ Credit, providing up to $750 per year for those who served or are currently serving that are not eligible for the Veterans’ Credit. This also includes state active-duty National Guard or Reservist members.
• Service-Connected Total and Permanent Disability Credit, providing up to $4,000 annually to veterans totally and permanently disabled due to a service-connected disability; double amputees or paraplegics due to service-connected injuries also qualify.

Please refer to RSA 72:28, RSA 72:28-b, and RSA 21:50 for specific state law language regarding eligibility for these credits. Veterans and active service members are encouraged to contact the Tax Assessment Office at 603-516-6014 with questions about veteran tax credits and/or eligibility.

Elderly Tax Credit

Provides at least $166,000 off the assessed value of the property for those who meet age, income, asset, and residency requirements:

• For ages 65 to 74, the exemption is $166,000
• For ages 75 to 79, the exemption is $234,000
• For ages 80 and older, the exemption is $300,000

Blind Exemption

Provides $166,000 off the assessed value of the property for those who are legally blind. Must meet residency requirements.

Deaf Exemption

Provides $166,000 off the assessed value of the property for those who are deaf or have a severe hearing impairment. Must meet residency, income, and asset requirements.

Disability Exemption

Provides $166,000 off the assessed value of the property for those who are 100% and permanently disabled. Must meet residency, income, and asset requirements.

For questions or more information, contact the Tax Assessment Office at 603-516-6014.