Standard Veterans' Property Tax Credit
$50 credit (up to $750 in some municipalities) off annual property tax for wartime 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
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- $50-$750/year (varies by municipality)
- Where it applies
- New Hampshire
- Last verified
- September 30, 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
- Veterans
- Survivors
- 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
- 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 Standard Veterans' Property Tax Credit
Who qualifies for Standard Veterans' Property Tax Credit?
Standard Veterans' Property Tax Credit is for Veterans, Survivors; available to any veteran; new hampshire residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How much is Standard Veterans' Property Tax Credit worth?
The listed value is $50-$750/year (varies by municipality). Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Standard 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 Standard 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.
- Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Credit$700-$5,000/year (varies by municipality)$700 credit (up to $5,000 in some municipalities) off annual property tax for permanently and totally disabled 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.