Notice: 2007 Equalization Ratio
The Town of Belmont has received notification from the Department of Revenue Administration that our Equalization Ratio for 2007 has been set at 100%, with a C.O.D. of 4.0 and a PRD of 1.01; all three criteria meet State guidelines. The Sales Assessment Ratio Study using market sales covers the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007. 188 sales were reviewed and 113 (considered to be valid) were used in the analysis.
Assessor’s Maps (Tax Maps) – These maps are for general assessing purposes, are not necessarily based on a legal property survey and cannot be used as a basis to transfer property. Property lines and other information are updated after April 1st annually. Choose the map you wish to view by “clicking” on the appropriate map number shown on the map index page.
NOTICE: TOWN OF BELMONT TAXPAYERS
Elderly Exemption and Veteran's Tax Credit Applications
The deadline for filing an application with the Town for an Elderly Exemption and/or a Veteran's Tax Credit was April 15, 2008 for tax year 2008.
Abatement Application Form
Check new assessments at Vision Appraisal
Change of Address Form
Elderly Exemptions
The Town of Belmont in accordance with RSA 72:39 (b) offers a Modified Elderly Exemption to those 65 years of age or older as of April 1st in the year for which they are claiming the exemption. The following criteria must be met to be eligible for the exemption:
- 65 Years of Age or Older
- Single - Income cannot exceed $25,000
- Married - Combined income cannot exceed $35,000
- Assets - Assets cannot exceed $100,000 (does not include your occupied residential property)
Income includes Social Security benefits, Armed Services pensions, other retirement income and any income earned from employment.
Assets include checking/saving accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, IRA accounts, jewelry, furnishings, automobiles, property in another town or state, etc.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Assessing Office at 267-8300.
Veteran's Tax Credit
In accordance with RSA 72:28, the Town of Belmont offers a Veterans' tax credit. The credit is subtracted from the taxes due on the applicant's RESIDENTIAL property. Please see the Assessing Office for eligibility criteria.
Blind Exemption
In accordance with RSA 72:37, the Town of Belmont offers a $15,000 exemption for those owning residential property who are legally blind, as determined by the Administrator of Blind Services of the Vocational Rehabilitation Division of the Education Department.
Applicants applying for an exemption or tax credit must meet residency requirements. An applicant must have resided in this state for at least one year preceding April 1, in the year in which the credit is claimed. An application must have resided in this state for at least 5 years preceding April 1 in the year in which the elderly exemption is claimed. The applicant must hold equitable title or beneficial interest for life in the property.
Staff
K. Jeanne Beaudin, Assessor
Cary Lagace, Assessing Clerk
Office
Hours -
7:30am to 4pm Monday through Friday
Telephone - (603) 267-8300 EXT. 24
Fax -
(603) 267-8327
Location - Belmont Town Hall, 143 Main Street
Mailing Address - P.O. Box 310, Belmont, NH 03220-0310
Functions
- Continuous update of property ownership, owners' names and addresses
- Review and update property assessments as needed, annually.
- Verification of deed histories and sales research
- Calculation of Payments in Lieu of Taxes
- Administration of tax credits and exemptions
- Abatements
The deadline for filing an abatement application with the Town of Belmont is March 1 following the notice of tax, which is the bill you receive in late October or early November. The Town has until July 1 following notice of tax to grant or deny the application. You (the taxpayer) must file an appeal to the BTLA or the Superior Court if you are still aggrieved by the Town's decision no earlier than after receiving the municipality's decision on the abatement or July 1 following the notice of tax if the Town has not responded; and no later than September 1.
Administration of Current Use program
To apply for current use assessment, the landowner must complete a Current Use Application and submit to the Town by April 15th. You must submit the filing fee and a map of each parcel going into current use; the map should also show any portion of land not to be classified under current use.
Administration of Timber and Gravel Taxes
Click here for a printable PDF file showing the Town of Belmont Tax Rate History from 1980 through 2007.
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