Assessing

 

 SOLAR EXEMPTION INFORMATION

Amherst has adopted the solar exemption under RSA 72:62 up to $30,000. If you wish to have your solar exemption generation system exempt from your property tax please complete a PA-29 form and solar exemption worksheet. These forms may be found and downloaded in forms and documents of the assessing page. The deadline to file for the exemption is April 15, 2024. 

CYCLICAL FIELD INSPECTIONS 2024

The town of Amherst's contracted assessing company is Granite Hill Municipal Services and has begun cyclical field reviews on Map tthree (3) which covers Border St, Merrimack Rd, Amherst St., mostly all residential areas. To identify where your property is located town tax maps are posted on this website. Brendan McGahan will be doing the field reviews for Granite Hill and carries a letter from the Town, a picture ID, and his car will display Granite Hill Municipal Services magnets. If you have any questions or concerns, you may call this office at 603-673-6041 ext. 202 or the Amherst Police Department.  

If you need to drop off forms that can't be emailed, faxed, or mailed please contact our office and we will make arrangements. A drop box has been placed in the lobby of town hall if you need to drop off forms and applications. Our fax number is 603-673-4138, email address [email protected], and mailing address 2 Main Street, Amherst, NH 03031

The primary function of the Assessing Department is to ensure that all property within the Town of Amherst is assessed fairly and in accordance with the New Hampshire laws governing taxation.

General Responsibilities:

  • Town authority for all property assessment and related issues 
  •  Maintain thorough knowledge of State of New Hampshire tax law 
  •  Administer State statutes governing taxation. Perform statistical analysis to monitor market trends and ratio studies 
  •  Annually review property tax assessments based upon market research and analysis, updating when and where necessary 
  •  Conduct investigations to evaluate property changes. Involves conducting on-site inspections, building permit reviews,  meetings with property owners, and researching modifications made to properties. 
  •  Responsible for administering the tax abatement process 
  •  Processing of applications for tax exemption and/or credit programs 
  •  Maintain property tax data files, property record cards, and various departmental databases 
  •  Assist other departments and agencies on an as needed basis 
  •  Provide assessment related data to various entities, taxpayers, and the general public 
  •  Respond to taxpayer requests, and provide customer service in person, via email, or over the telephone

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Michele Boudreau EA/Assessing (603) 673-6041 ext. 202
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