New Hampshire unique among states in reliance on property tax, report finds

By: Ethan DeWitt

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 1,148

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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It’s been a reality evident to homeowners for decades: New Hampshire public services are overwhelmingly driven by property taxes. Now, a new analysis by the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute has quantified that dependency.

In 2022, New Hampshire cities and towns relied on property taxes for 61% of their total revenues, the highest proportion of all 50 states, the analysis found. While the state is often cited for providing the lowest proportion of …

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