New Hampshire · Property tax exemptions for people with disabilities · Updated Oct 2026
New Hampshire property tax exemptions for people with disabilities (2026)
Every statewide property tax break in New Hampshire that our guide lists for homeowners with a disability, including senior breaks that also cover people with disabilities. What each is worth, who qualifies, the deadline and how to apply.
Short answer
The main property tax break for people with disabilities in New Hampshire is the Exemption for the Disabled (RSA 72:37-b) and Blind Exemption (RSA 72:37). Disabled: an amount off assessed value set by the town (Manchester $240,000; Portsmouth 2026 $375,000).
- Worth
- See the rules
- Income limit
- Disabled: set by each town.
- Deadline
- April 15
Property tax breaks for people with disabilities in New Hampshire
DisabilityExemption for the Disabled (RSA 72:37-b) and Blind Exemption (RSA 72:37)
Disabled: an amount off assessed value set by the town (Manchester $240,000; Portsmouth 2026 $375,000). Blind: an amount off assessed value set by the town (Manchester $240,000; Portsmouth 2026 $25,000).
- Who qualifies
- Disabled exemption: you receive Social Security disability benefits under Title II or XVI, have lived in NH at least 5 straight years by April 1, own and live in the home, and meet the town's income and asset limits (same as the elderly limits in Manchester and Portsmouth). In Manchester you must be under 65 (at 65 you switch to the elderly exemption). Blind exemption: you are legally blind as certified by the NH Bureau of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and live in NH; no income limit.
- Income limit
- Disabled: set by each town (Manchester $47,000 single / $63,000 married; assets $100,000 / $130,000). Blind: none.
- How to apply
- File Form PA-29 with the town assessing office. Disabled: add the town's income and asset application and proof of Social Security disability. Blind: add a letter from the NH Bureau of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
- Deadline
- April 15 of the tax year.
- Renewal
- Permanent application; refile if circumstances change. Manchester continues existing exemptions automatically but they are subject to annual re-qualification or audit.
- Law
- RSA 72:37, 72:37-b
Source: official page
How to apply, step by step
- File Form PA-29 with the town assessing office.
- Disabled: add the town's income and asset application and proof of Social Security disability.
- Blind: add a letter from the NH Bureau of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Form: PA-29, Permanent Application for Property Tax Credits/Exemptions
Deadline: April 15 of the tax year.
Renewal: Permanent application; refile if circumstances change. Manchester continues existing exemptions automatically but they are subject to annual re-qualification or audit.
Savings estimate for New Hampshire
None of these breaks is one fixed dollar amount taken off your home's value, so we can't estimate the savings here. What each one is worth is on its card above.
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Questions about people with disabilities property tax breaks in New Hampshire
Who qualifies for property tax breaks for people with disabilities in New Hampshire?
Exemption for the Disabled (RSA 72:37-b) and Blind Exemption (RSA 72:37): Disabled exemption: you receive Social Security disability benefits under Title II or XVI, have lived in NH at least 5 straight years by April 1, own and live in the home, and meet the town's income and asset limits (same as the elderly limits in Manchester and Portsmouth). In Manchester you must be under 65 (at 65 you switch to the elderly exemption).
Is there an income limit for people with disabilities' property tax breaks in New Hampshire?
Exemption for the Disabled (RSA 72:37-b) and Blind Exemption (RSA 72:37): Disabled: set by each town (Manchester $47,000 single / $63,000 married; assets $100,000 / $130,000). Blind: none.
When is the deadline for people with disabilities to apply in New Hampshire?
Exemption for the Disabled (RSA 72:37-b) and Blind Exemption (RSA 72:37): April 15 of the tax year.
Do people with disabilities have to reapply every year in New Hampshire?
Exemption for the Disabled (RSA 72:37-b) and Blind Exemption (RSA 72:37): Permanent application; refile if circumstances change. Manchester continues existing exemptions automatically but they are subject to annual re-qualification or audit.
Where do people with disabilities apply for property tax breaks in New Hampshire?
Your town or city assessing office (selectmen/assessors) decides exemptions and veterans' credits; each town votes on the amounts and income/asset limits within ranges set by state law (RSA 72). The low- and moderate-income relief is a state refund you claim from the NH Department of Revenue Administration. For the Exemption for the Disabled (RSA 72:37-b) and Blind Exemption (RSA 72:37): File Form PA-29 with the town assessing office.
SourcesLast checked: Oct 2026.