Standard Veterans' Property Tax Credit
$50 credit (up to $750 in some municipalities) off annual property tax for wartime veterans.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — New Hampshire
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- $50-$750/year (varies by municipality)
- Where it applies
- New Hampshire
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Standard Veterans' Property Tax Credit?
Standard Veterans' Property Tax Credit is a New Hampshire tax benefits benefit for veterans, survivors. $50 credit (up to $750 in some municipalities) off annual property tax for wartime veterans. The listed value is $50-$750/year (varies by municipality).
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- New Hampshire residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Veteran who served at least 90 days of active duty (not for training); honorable discharge; NH resident for at least 1 year preceding April 1 of the tax year. Applies to wartime veterans (includes post-9/11 era). Surviving unremarried spouses also eligible.
What Standard Veterans' Property Tax Credit covers
Covers
Standard credit of $50 off annual property tax. Municipalities may vote to adopt an optional credit of $51 to $750.
How to apply for Standard Veterans' Property Tax Credit
How to apply
File Form PA-29 with your local municipal assessor's office by April 15. Provide DD-214.
Verified information & sources
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.
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Other New Hampshire Tax Benefits
No State Income Tax on Earned Income or Military Pay
New Hampshire does not impose a state income tax on earned income, military pay, or military retirement pay.
Varies (no state income tax on earnings)
Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Credit
$700 credit (up to $5,000 in some municipalities) off annual property tax for permanently and totally disabled veterans.
$700-$5,000/year (varies by municipality)
Specially Adapted Homestead Full Property Tax Exemption
Complete exemption from all property taxes for 100% P&T disabled (or blind, paraplegic, double-amputee) veterans with VA-adapted homes.
Full property tax exemption
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