NEWS: 2nd Issue 2011 Property Tax Billswere mailed Wednesday, November 23 and are NOW DUE: FEBRUARY 28, 2012 (due to the DRA's error in calculating Newmarket's School Tax Rate.). The 2011 tax rate increased $3.31 and is now $25.31 per $1,000 of assessed value. This tax rate was set by the State on November 18, and was corrected on December 8, 2011, based on voter-approved budgets of Town, School, County, and State Education requirements, and factoring in other tax-related funding sources. For further information, please see the Town Administrator's message or the video addressing the public at http://www.youtube.com/NMNHTV13.
Mortgage Companies Report Taxpayers as Delinquent Before Due Date: Taxpayers reported receiving Delinquent Notices from their mortgage companies prior to the February 28, 2012, due date. We immediately contacted mortgage companies and CoreLogic, the nation's largest tax service company. On March 2, CoreLogic responded that after investigating the issue, they "regreted to confirm that CoreLogic did, in fact, report at least 40 taxpayers in Newmarket as delinquent because their/CoreLogic's system failed in noting the tax due date had been extended to February 28 as was reported to them in mid-December." To rectify the matter, CoreLogic sent notices to the affected mortgage companies on March 2, advising of the error and requesting that the mortgage companies disregard their earlier report. CoreLogic has requested an updated delinquency report be sent to them March 12.
FAQs
Can the due date be extended?
NH State law requires the property tax due date be December 1 OR 30 days after the actual bill date. Unfortunately, there is no statutory provision to allow a tax collector or the town governing body to extend this due date. However, due to Department of Revenue tax rate correction, the Town Council’s request to extend the tax due date for 60 days was granted by the DRA.
How is the interest rate calculated on unpaid taxes?
Interest is calculated at 12% on all amounts unpaid after the due date.
Partial payments are accepted and encouraged in order to avoid the maximum interest charge.
Amounts not paid or postmarked by FEBRUARY 28, 2012, will be subject to 12% interest.
Example: $2,000 unpaid balance X 12% = $240 / 365 days = 66 cents per day interest charge.
Point of Information: You may wish to seek the advice of your tax accountant. Property taxes paid on or after January 1, 2012, may prohibit you from claiming your property taxes as a deduction on your 2011 Federal I.R.S. tax return.
**DUE TO ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX LIEN, ONLINE PAYMENTS HAVE BEEN DISABLED UNTIL MAY 4, 2012 **
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For your convenience, we can now accept the following debit and credit cards at our counter for all payments: Mastercard, DiscoverCard, and American Express through a convenience fee program (2.95% fee based on bill amount) (VISA regulations prohibit its use through convenience fee program.)
E-Checks can also be accepted at our counter . . . by providing checking or saving account number and bank routing number. An 80 cent convenience fee applies.
Please Note: The highest level of security is provided. Your payments are executed in an "encrypted" fashion, so your credit card or bank information is securely processed. The Town does not store your credit card or bank information. Also, the convenience fees are charged and collected by a third-party payment provider contracted through the Town. The Town does not charge or receive any fees for this program.
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Articles of Agreement ($5.00 filing fee per RSA 292:5)
Dog Licensing-Dog Licenses are DUE every year by April 30th
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for questions or to notify the Clerk's Office if you no longer have your dog for any reason
Hunting and Fishing Licenses - Unfortunately, are not available at the Town Clerk's Office. To purchase a license please visit the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department
Motor Vehicle Registrations - Numerous new surcharges and increases in State motor vehicle fees were repealed July 1, 2011 in the recently passed NH State Budget. The increases and surcharges ranged from $5 to $45.00. Included are new registrations, renewals, transfers, among other transactions. For details: click here.
Recycling & Trash Collection (Bins & Bags Available in the Town Clerk's Office)
Recycling Bins $10.00
Large Trash Bags $2.25 each; 5 for $11.25
Small Trash Bags $1.15 each; 5 for $5.75
Transfer Station Coupons in increments of $5.00 may be purchased WITH CHECK (payment) ONLY on Saturdays at the Town Transfer Station or with CASH OR CHECK at the Town Clerk's Office during regular business hours.
Vital Records (Marriage, Birth, Death & Divorce) Effective July 1, 2010 - The fees for any Vital Record certificates will be increasing from $12 to $15 for the first certificate and and from $8 to $10 for any additional copies of the same certificate.
Application Form (Certificates of Marriage, Birth, Death & Divorce )
Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Certificates ($15.00/one; $10.00/each additional)
PLEASE NOTE: By obtaining your vital record certified copy directly from the Town of Newmarket, the Town is able to retain 100% of the “Town Fee” portion of the vital record fee ($4.00 of the $15.00 fee), which would otherwise be paid to and retained by the State. The Town is required to remit the remaining portion of the fee ($11.00 of the $15.00 fee) to the State of New Hampshire.
Browse the Secretary of State website for information on upcoming elections and for additional voter information.
Registered "UNDECLARED?" YES, you may VOTE in a PRIMARY
An "undeclared" voter MUST choose a party when checking in at the Primary polls.
The "undeclared" voter then receives a ballot for the party of his/her choice, and now becomes affiliated with that party (e.g. choose Rep ballot, you are now registered as a Republican; choose Dem ballot, you are now registered as a Democrat).
AFTER VOTING, if you wish to revert back to "undeclared" you MUST check out with the Supervisors of the Checklist BEFORE EXITING the polls (otherwise, you remain affiliated with the party represented on your chosen ballot).
TAX COLLECTION
Property Tax Payment Options
Partial Payments and pre-payments are accepted and encouraged.
Pursuant to State law, interest at the rate of 12% is charged on all past-due property taxes, and 18% interest is charged on all property tax liens. If you are unable to pay your property taxes or tax lien in full, making partial payments will benefit you by reducing the total interest that must be paid. Upon receiving your partial payment, the Tax Collector's Office will mail you a receipt showing how your payment was applied and the remaining balance due - which you may then use as a reminder for your next payment.
Cash, checks, money orders, Mastercard, Discover and American Express are accepted at the Tax Collectors office.
Checks or money orders by mail.
Check or money orders may be placed in the 24 hour secure drop-box located on the right-hand side of the Town Hall (outside the elevator entrance).
The 1st Issue 2011 Property Tax Billswere due July 5, 2011. (Note: 1st issue property tax bill amounts are an 'estimate only' and are based on one-half of the total 2010 property tax amount.)
The 2nd Issue 2011 Property Tax Bills were mailed Wednesday, November 23 and were due Tuesday, February 28, 2012 (RSA 76:11,13).. The 2011 tax rate increased $3.31 and is now $25.31 per $1,000 of assessed value. This tax rate was set by the State on November 18 , based on voter-approved budgets of Town, School, County, and State Education requirements, and factoring in other tax-related funding sources. For further information, please see the Town Administrator's message (link above at the top of this page).
Property Tax Liens - In accordance with State law, property tax liens are executed in mid to late April on any properties which have unpaid prior year property taxes and/or unpaid prior year water and sewer bills
Resident Tax - Repealed by Town Council July 11, 2007 (RSA 72:1-c)
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