Hours of Operation
- Monday: 8am - 5pm
- Tuesday - Thursday: 8am - 3pm
- Friday: 8am - 12pm
Contact Information
Amy Hornkohl – Tax Collector/Town Clerk
- Email: taxcollector@centerharbornh.gov
- Phone: 603-253-4561
- Mailing Address: Town of Center Harbor, Tax Collector, PO Box 873, 36 Main Street, Center Harbor, NH 03226
Mary Richardson – Deputy Tax Collector/Deputy Town Clerk
- Email: deputytctx@centerharbornh.gov
- Phone: 603-253-4561
- Mailing Address: Town of Center Harbor, Tax Collector, PO Box 873, 36 Main Street, Center Harbor, NH 03226
Pay Property Tax Online
Click here to pay your property tax online.
2025 TAX RATE IS $11.84
- Municipal portion: $4.64
- County portion: $1.17
- Local Education: $4.63
- State Education: $1.40
Applications/Forms
- Mailing Address Change Form
- Tax/Credit Exemption Application (PA-29)
- Tax Abatement Application
- Low-Moderate Income Property Tax Relief Application (DP-8)
- Discretionary Preservation Easement Application (PA-36-A)
- Elderly Tax Exemption Qualification Worksheet
Tax/Credit Exemption Application
Center Harbor property owners who would like to file an application for a Property Tax Credit or Exemption may do so by fill out this application and submit to the Selectmen’s Office by April 15th to be eligible for that year’s property tax exemption.
Tax Credit or Exemptions for the Town of Center Harbor are as follows:
Property Tax Exemptions
- Veterans’ Credit (RSA 72:28) — $500
- All Veterans’ Credit (RSA 72:28-b) — $500
- Service-Connected Total and Permanent Disability (RSA 72:35) — $1,400
- Blind (RSA 72:37) — $15,000
Alternative Energy Tax Exemptions
- Solar Energy Heating/Cooling (RSA 72:62) — Amount equal to the assessed value of the system
- Wind-Powered Energy System (RSA 72:66) — Amount equal to the assessed value of the system
- Wood Heating Energy System (RSA 72:70) — Amount equal to the assessed value of the system
Elderly Exemptions (RSA 72:39-a)
Center Harbor property owners who are 65 years of age on or before April 1st of the year for which the exemption is claimed and who qualify with the below listed income and asset limits may apply for an elderly exemption. The elderly exemption is applied as a reduction in property assessment. Complete and submit the Elderly Tax Exemption Qualification Worksheet. The worksheet is required to be submitted on a yearly basis and must be submitted by April 15th.
In order to qualify:
- The property in Center Harbor MUST be your primary residence
- You must be a New Hampshire resident for 3 consecutive years preceding April 1st in the year the exemption is claimed
Income and Asset Limits
| 65-74 Years Old | 75-79 Years Old | 80+ Years Old |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $25,000 | $45,000 |
AND
| Income Limits Single/Married |
|---|
| $20,000/$30,000 |
AND
| Asset Limit |
|---|
| (excl. value of residential real estate) |
| $50,000 |
Contact Information for Tax and Credit Exemptions
- Email: selectmen@centerharbornh.gov
- Phone: 603-253-4561
- Mailing Address: Town of Center Harbor, Board of Selectmen, PO Box 140, 36 Main Street, Center Harbor, NH 03226
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