The rate in context
On a $400,000 home, 1.50% means roughly $6,000 per year in property tax, escrowed monthly, so it lands directly in your payment and your debt-to-income ratio.
Exemptions and notes
No income tax and no sales tax, so property tax funds nearly all local services, which explains the top-five effective rate; there is no statewide assessment cap.
Sources: Tax Foundation 2026 (2024 ACS); NH Dept. of Revenue Administration. County-level rates vary; your county page has local detail.
Counties in New Hampshire
FAQ
What is the average property tax rate in New Hampshire?
The average effective property tax rate in New Hampshire is about 1.50%, per Tax Foundation 2026 (2024 ACS); NH Dept. of Revenue Administration. Individual counties vary above and below that average.
How do New Hampshire property taxes affect my mortgage?
Taxes are escrowed into your monthly payment, so a higher rate directly reduces how much house you qualify for. No income tax and no sales tax, so property tax funds nearly all local services, which explains the top-five effective rate; there is no statewide assessment cap.