Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Credit
$700 credit (up to $5,000 in some municipalities) off annual property tax for permanently and totally disabled veterans.
State BenefitNew HampshireTax Benefits
Verified September 30, 2026 against gc.nh.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — New Hampshire
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- 100% or higher
- Estimated value
- $700-$5,000/year (varies by municipality)
- Where it applies
- New Hampshire
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Credit?
Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Credit is a New Hampshire tax benefits benefit for veterans, survivors. $700 credit (up to $5,000 in some municipalities) off annual property tax for permanently and totally disabled veterans. Requires 100%+ VA disability rating. The listed value is $700-$5,000/year (varies by municipality).
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Survivors
- Requires 100%+ VA disability rating
- Honorable discharge required
- New Hampshire residency
What Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Credit covers
Overview
Eligibility (per RSA 72:35): Honorably discharged veteran rated totally and permanently disabled from service connection by the VA; property must be the applicant's principal residence. Unremarried surviving spouse of such a veteran is also eligible.
Covers
Standard credit of $700 off annual property tax on the residential property. Municipalities that adopt the optional credit under RSA 72:27-a may set the amount from $701 up to $5,000 (the optional credit replaces, rather than adds to, the standard credit).
How to apply for Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Credit
How to apply
File Form PA-29 with local municipal assessor by April 15. Provide VA certification of total and permanent service-connected disability and DD-214.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- gc.nh.gov
- Apply at
- revenue.nh.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Credit
Who qualifies for Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Credit?
Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Credit is for Veterans, Survivors; requires 100%+ VA disability rating; new hampshire residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
What VA disability rating do I need for Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Credit?
Requires 100%+ VA disability rating.
How much is Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Credit worth?
The listed value is $700-$5,000/year (varies by municipality). Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Credit?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Credit?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.
Other New Hampshire Tax Benefits
- No State Income Tax on Earned Income or Military PayVaries (no state income tax on earnings)New Hampshire does not impose a state income tax on earned income, military pay, or military retirement pay.
- Standard Veterans' Property Tax Credit$50-$750/year (varies by municipality)$50 credit (up to $750 in some municipalities) off annual property tax for wartime veterans.
- Specially Adapted Homestead Full Property Tax ExemptionFull property tax exemptionComplete exemption from all property taxes for 100% P&T disabled (or blind, paraplegic, double-amputee) veterans with VA-adapted homes.