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Important State of NH Documents
Important State of NH Documents
PA-29 Exemptions - This NH State form must be filed in addition to the application to the town of Deerfield in order to qualify for the elderly exemptions. Also for Elderly, Veteran and Solar/Wind/Wood Exemptions.
PA-30 – Elderly and Disabled Tax deferral Application - This form is filed by qualifying elderly or disabled taxpayers who wish to defer some or all of their current property taxes to the future with an interest charge.
PA-33 -Statement of Qualification - This form must be filed with the PA-29 if the property is held by a trust or with a life estate.
Other Important Documents
Other Important Documents
Deerfield Elderly Exemption Approved 3/2025
Low and Moderate Income Tax Relief related to the state education tax - This form is used to apply for some relief from the state education property tax. The income levels are $37,000 or less if single and $47,000 or less if married or head of household.
Contact Kristine Robert, the Assessing Clerk (603) 463-8811 Ext. 315 for updates as they are made.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
This property tax relief assists lower income real property owners with a rebate of some of the state education property tax.
How do I qualify 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; 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
"HOUSEHOLD INCOME'' means the sum of the adjusted gross income for federal income tax purposes of the claimant and any adult member of the claimant's household who resides in the homestead for which a claim is made. "Household income'' shall also include all income of any trust through which the claimant holds equitable title, or the beneficial interest for life, in the homestead.
ATTACHMENTS
A completed claim must be submitted with copies of your 2024 federal income tax return, the entire actual final 2024 property tax bill indicating assessed value (this is the tax bill that was mailed to you between October and December of 2024 in most cases), a copy of your trust document if property is held by a trust and any explanatory statements, if necessary. This claim for relief must be postmarked no earlier than May 1, 2025 and no later than June 30, 2025.
NEED HELP?
Call for Low- and Moderate-Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief Assistance at (603) 230-5920. For more information or to check the status of your claim, visit us on the web at www.revenue.nh.gov/gtc. Hearing or speech impaired individuals may call TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964.
Applications are submitted by the resident annually, directly to the State of New Hampshire. Please check the website after May 1st or call the Assessing Office (463‐8811 Ext 315) for a current application (Form DP-8)
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
This property tax relief assists lower income real property owners with a rebate of some of the state education property tax.
How do I qualify 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; 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
"HOUSEHOLD INCOME'' means the sum of the adjusted gross income for federal income tax purposes of the claimant and any adult member of the claimant's household who resides in the homestead for which a claim is made. "Household income'' shall also include all income of any trust through which the claimant holds equitable title, or the beneficial interest for life, in the homestead.
ATTACHMENTS
A completed claim must be submitted with copies of your 2024 federal income tax return, the entire actual final 2024 property tax bill indicating assessed value (this is the tax bill that was mailed to you between October and December of 2024 in most cases), a copy of your trust document if property is held by a trust and any explanatory statements, if necessary. This claim for relief must be postmarked no earlier than May 1, 2025 and no later than June 30, 2025.
NEED HELP?
Call for Low- and Moderate-Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief Assistance at (603) 230-5920. For more information or to check the status of your claim, visit us on the web at www.revenue.nh.gov/gtc. Hearing or speech impaired individuals may call TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964.
Applications are submitted by the resident annually, directly to the State of New Hampshire. Please check the website after May 1st or call the Assessing Office (463‐8811 Ext 315) for a current application (Form DP-8)
Deerfield Elderly Exemption- Warrant article approved in March, 2025
Deerfield Elderly Exemption- Warrant article approved in March, 2025
The Revised income restrictions adopted by the town of Deerfield are
as follows:
A. Single $55,000
B. Married $72,000
The Revised Asset Restriction adopted by the town of Deerfield:
The asset restriction adopted by Deerfield is: $160,000
Revised Exemption Amounts
Ages 65-74 $115,000, Ages 75-79 $180,000 and Ages 80 and older $250,000
Application Deadline is April 15, 2025-New and continuing Applicants.
For more information about qualifications and the application process:
Contact Kristine Robert, Assessing Clerk, at town hall (603 463-8811 ext. 315)
Application Criteria
I. Applicant must be 65 years old as of April 1st of the tax year applying. (Married couples, the eldest should apply)
II. Applicant must have resided in the state of New Hampshire for at least three years prior to year of application.
III. Applicant must own real estate individually, own jointly, or in common with another or be married to
an individual for at least five years who owns real estate within the community.
IV. Property must meet the definition of residential real estate, per RSA 79:39-a (c), which includes the housing unit which is the person’s principal home with 3 acres and related structures. It does not include attached dwelling units and unattached structures used or intended for commercial or other non-residential purposes.
V. Property cannot have been transferred to the applicant, from a person under the age of 65, and related to the applicant by blood or marriage, within the past five years.
Financial Qualifications Income and Asset Limitations:
Includes income from any source including Social Security or pension but excludes
a) Life insurance paid on the death of an insured,
b) Expenses and costs incurred in the course of conducting a business enterprise,
c) Proceeds from the sale of assets.
Required documents:
A. Completed application form to be downloaded or obtained from the Assessor’s office
B. Proof of birth (first time applicants)
C. SSA – 1099 Statement (Social Security Benefit Statement)
D. Previous year’s income tax form
E. If not filing a federal income tax form, the following forms will be required if applicable: Form1099R Distribution of pensions, annuities, any W2 wage statements and 1099 interest or dividend statements
F. Bank statements and verification of all assets listed
All documents are considered confidential and will be returned to the applicant after a decision is made on the application.
Filing Form and deadline:
Form PA-29 Permanent Application for Property Tax Credits/Exemptions must be completed and filed by April 15 of the year the exemption is requested. This form requires a municipal authorization and should be completed and brought to the assessor’s office for approval and authorization.
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