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1. Map/Lot - Where can I find mine?

Click here and you will see MBLU  Property Information - Map/Lot

2. Do you have to pay taxes when visiting Hampton campgrounds?

If it is a seasonal visit only you would not be required to pay property tax.  If the travel trailer remains in the campground until the next camping season it may be taxable.  For more information please refer to the State Statutes.

3. What exemptions and credits are available to taxpayers?

• A blind exemption is available to Hampton residents meeting statute qualifications.  Applications can be found in the Online Assessing Forms Library.  Click Here to access the online forms library or Contact the Assessors office for guidelines.
•  A disabled exemption is available to Hampton residents who are determined to be Disabled under Title II or XVI of the Federal Social Security Act. Applications can be found in the Online Assessing Forms Library. Click Here to access the online forms library or Contact the Assessors office for guidelines.
• The elderly exemption is available to Hampton residents over 65, who have been a resident of NH for at least 3 consecutive years, who meet certain income and asset requirements. Applications can be found in the Online Assessing Forms Library.  Click Here to access the online forms library or Contact the Assessors office for guidelines.
• If you own a property which is in the Hampton Beach Village District, and the property is single family and you do not derive any income from the property, you can apply for a precinct exemption which allows you a reduced precinct tax rate. Currently, this application must be filed yearly by April 15th.  Applications can be found in the Online Assessing Forms Library. Click Here to access the online forms library or Contact the Assessors office for guidelines. Hampton Beach Village District Website. Click here for the Hampton Beach Village Board Commissioners.
• A sewer abatement is available to the property owners who do not connect to the Town's public sewer system. You should contact the Assessor's office if you meet these criteria. 
• A veteran's tax credit is available to Hampton residents who meet certain statute qualifications. This credit is also available to surviving spouses and civil union partners.  Applications can be found in the Online Assessing Forms Library.  Click Here to access the online forms library or Contact the Assessors office for guidelines.  
• Land dedicated to open space may qualify for Current Use Taxation or a Conservation Easement. This application must be filed by April 1st.

4. What should taxpayers do if they have questions about their assessments?

You can visit the Assessor’s office at the Hampton Town Hall, 100 Winnacunnet Road, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m; or give our office a call at 603-929-5837. A staff member will answer your questions or refer you to the proper authority.

5. How does a taxpayer file for abatement?

The appeal period commences with the mailing of the notice of tax which usually is on or about November 1st of the current year. Upon receiving the bill, taxpayers wishing to apply for abatement must first file an abatement application with the Assessor’s Office no later than March 1st. This must be done by letter or on an abatement form available in the Online Assessing Forms Library.  Click Here to access the online forms library or Contact the Assessors office for guidelines. There are no fees or charges for this local appeal.

The bill due on July 1st is an estimated first half payment and is not subject to an appeal period. Throughout the appeal process, locally or beyond, the burden of proof is upon the applicant to demonstrate that the assessed valuation is inequitable or disproportionate to similar properties within Hampton.

6. How does the prevailing real estate market affect assessments?

The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration annually conducts a study that determines the Town’s level of assessment in comparison to recent sales that occurred in Hampton. The result is known as the Assessment to Sales Ratio or Equalization Ratio.

7. Why are taxpayers billed for services not received?

Property assessment is an ad valorem tax, a Latin phrase meaning for its worth. Any lack of services, such as rubbish collection, snow plowing, etc. presumably would be reflected in the selling price. Property taxation is a sharing of the total operating costs in relation to the value of one’s reality. 

As such, it is not a user fee in which the taxpayer is liable only for services available or utilized. The most common illustration is that all property owners pay a proportionate share for schools and fire and police protection whether or not they use those services.

8. What is the Town of Hampton tax year? vs. Fiscal year?

Under State Statute, all real estate is assessed at how the property stood on April 1st. The Town of Hampton operates on a fiscal year from January 1st to December 31st. However, the tax year is from April 1st to March 31st of the following year. 

The budget that is raised at Town Meeting in March, is to run the town for the year that has already started on January one. The tax rate is set in October to raise the money for that current year.

The Town is on semi-annual tax billing. This means in May you are billed for an estimated half (1/2% or .5) of your bill for the year using current assessment times (multiplied by) half (1/2% or .5) of last year’s rate. This would be your first tax bill for the year, typically due July 1st. The actual tax rate isn’t set until October, at that time the full year tax is figured; the estimated first half bill is subtracted, leaving the balance due typically on December 1st.

Missing Tax Bills & Delinquent Taxes

A taxpayer who does not receive a tax bill should inquire at the Tax Collectors Office.  Arrangements regarding delinquent taxes or partial payments should also be discussed with the Office of the Tax Collector in person or by calling 603-926-6769. Click here for the Tax Collectors website. Town of Hampton - Tax Collector

9. Must taxpayers pay the bill if they disagree with the assessment?

A disagreement with the assessed valuation does not stay the collection of tax. It must be paid as assessed in order to avoid interest charges that begin to accrue after the due date. Based on a timely appeal, should an abatement be granted, a refund of any overpayment plus interest will occur.

10. What further recourse does a taxpayer have?

If dissatisfied with the Assessor’s decision, the taxpayer may exercise one of the following options:

• File an appeal to the New Hampshire Board of Tax and Land Appeals by September 1st and not before July 1st, accompanied by the Board’s prevailing application fee, which is $65 at this time. An application can be obtained at the Assessor’s Office.
• File a petition to Rockingham County Superior Court by September 1st but not before July 1st. Associated costs are set by the court. Attorney’s fees are the taxpayer’s responsibility.

11. How does a property owner change the name or mailing address on a tax bill?

To correct the spelling of a name, or changing the mailing address, you can visit or contact the Assessor’s Office. Taxpayers who relocate seasonally should notify both the Postal Service and the Assessor’s Office of a forwarding address. A change of name occasioned by marriage, divorce, or court order requires presentation of a copy of the marriage license or court decree.

Change in the title due to the death of an owner requires presentation of a copy of the death certificate unless they were the sole owner. In this case, an Executor or Executrix would have to file documents with the Probate Court and with the Town. Adding names to the existing title, or changing the form of ownership, requires the filing of a new deed at the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds. That agency will send a copy to the Assessor’s Office.

12. May the taxpayer compare assessments to those of their neighbors?

All assessments are public record. There are books available at the Assessor’s counter in alphabetical order by owner and by street. Contact the Assessor's office with any questions.

13. How often does the Town update property values?

Under the requirements of RSA 75:8-a, and RSA 75:1, we must update property values at least once every 5 years.

14. What is the definition of market value?

MARKET VALUE: A type of value, stated as an opinion, that presumes the transfer of a property (i.e., a right of ownership or a bundle of such rights), as of a certain date, under specific conditions set forth in the definition of the term identified by the appraiser as applicable in an appraisal. (USPAP 2018-2019)

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1. What Codes does the Town of Hampton follow?

1. 2018 International Residential Code

2. 2018 International Existing Building Code

3. 2018 International Building Code

4. 2018 International Plumbing Code

5. 2018 International Mechanical Code

6. 2020 National Electrical Code

7. 2018 International Energy Conservation Code

8. 2018 International Solar Energy Provisions

2. How do I arrange for an inspection?

Call the Building Department at 603-929-5826 to request an inspection and be put on the schedule. Other than emergencies, a minimum of 24 hours notice for a scheduled inspection is needed.

3. What are the requirements for a shed?

1. A shed (or other accessory building) no greater than 100 square feet  (10 x 10) in size and not greater than 12 feet in height shall meet a minimum setback of four feet on both the sides and rear property lines in all zones, but must maintain the minimum required front property line setback in the zone said shed or accessory building is being located.
2. A shed (or other accessory building) must maintain a minimum of 7 feet from any other structure on the lot in the RA and RB zone districts.
3. A shed larger than 100 square feet in size and/or greater than 12 feet in height must meet the setback requirements of the zone in which it is located.
4. No more than two accessory building is allowed on any lot.
5. A plot plan showing shed location in relation to the property lines must be attached to the permit application.

4. What are the requirements for a fence?

1. It is the recommendation of the Building Department that all fences be placed 3 feet from the property line. There is no ordinance regarding which side of the fence must face outwards. 
2. On former Town owned leased land, the deed from the Town must be attached to the Permit Application. If there is a deed restriction as to the height of the fence (3 feet and ornamental in nature), that is the only size that can and will be permitted.
3. A fence surrounding a pool must be at least 48 inches high with lockable gate.
4. The allowable fence height is 6 feet.
5. A plot plan showing location of fence in relation to the property lines must be attached to the permit application.

5. What is the allowable fence height on a fence?

The allowable fence height is 6 feet.

6. What are my setbacks?

Setback (dimensional) requirements can be found in the Zoning Ordinances (PDF) (Article 4– Table 2) for all zones.

7. Where do I find the zoning ordinances?

View the Zoning Ordinances (PDF).

8. Pool Information

1. All pools which contain water 24 inches or more in depth at any point must be entirely enclosed by some form of barrier (walls, fences, etc.) which is at least 4 feet high with a lockable gate and makes the pool inaccessible to small children. (IBC 3109)
2. Plans for public or semi-public pools must be approved by the New Hampshire Water Supply and Pollution Control Commission.
3. If the water level of the pool is to be maintained by the use of a hose from a hose bibb or sillcock, some means of backflow prevention must be provided. (IPC Section 608)
4. A permanently installed pool must have at least one GFCI protected electrical receptacle located between 10 to 20 feet from the inside edge of the pool. (NEC 680-6(a))
5. An electrical receptacle for a recirculating pump motor must be located at least 5 feet from the inside edge of the pool and must be of the single and locking type. (NEC 680-6(a) exception)
6. All 125-volt receptacle located within 20 feet of the pool must have ground-fault circuit protection. (NEC 680-6(a))
7. Existing lighting fixtures may not be located within 5 feet, measured horizontally, and 5 feet measured vertically from the inside edge of the pool and the maximum water level of the pool. New lighting fixtures may not be located within 5 feet measured horizontally from the inside edge and 12 feet measured vertically from the maximum water level of the pool.
8. All metal parts must be bonded together by a copper conductor, number 8 or larger, and all electrical equipment, to include the circulator motor, must have an insulated copper grounding conductor, number 12 or larger, which must be run with the circuit conductors in conduit back to the electrical panel. (NEC 680-22, 24 and 25)
9. Conductors for in-pool lighting must be run in conduit from the junction box near the pool, back to the electrical panel, and must include an insulated copper ground wire number 12 or larger. (NEC 680-20)
10. A plot plan showing the location of the pool in relation to the property lines must be attached to the permit application.

9. Flood Zone Requirements & Information

See Article II in the building and zoning ordinance.

10. What is the height requirement for deck railing?

• 36 inches from the walking surface for 1 and 2 family dwellings
• 42 inches for multi-family dwellings - which is a building having 3 or more dwelling units

11. What are my options if my project does not conform with the building code?

Schedule an appointment with the Building Inspector to review your project by contacting the Building Department.

12. Are peddlers, hawkers, and Itinerant allowed to conduct business in Hampton?

For more information on peddlers, hawkers and itinerant, view the Adopted Policy on Hawkers, Peddlers, and Itinerant Vendors Chapter 628 (PDF).

13. What is the Town’s noise ordinance?

Section 4. Hours of construction work. Except for emergencies, no person shall cause the construction, reconstruction, remodeling, or demolition of a dwelling or structure, the digging up or the filling in or leveling or contouring of the ground, the breaking of pavements, concrete, stone or foundations, the excavation of streets, the operation of heavy equipment of any kind or the use of blasting or the driving of pile of jacking of pipes within the Town of Hampton before 7 o’clock in the AM or after 7 o’clock in the PM, local time Monday through Friday of any week or before 9 o’clock in the AM or after 5 in the PM local time on any weekend or any holiday.

Section 6. Penalty. Any person found to be in violation of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be fined not less than $100 or more than $250 for each such offense or violation, such sums to inure to the general fund of the Town.

14. What are the requirements for a Stationary Generator?

Supply a plot plan showing the location of the generator in relation to the property lines with the building permit application.

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1. When do I need to obtain a building permit?

A Building Permit is required for all new construction, including:

• Additions
• Electrical work
• Fences
• Garages
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and/or mechanical work such as:
  • Boilers
  • Furnaces 
  • Hot water heaters
• Plumbing work
• Pools
• Remodeling
• Renovations
• Repairs
• Roofing (new or re-roofing) 
• Sheds
• Siding

2. How do I obtain a building permit?

The following can be obtained at the Building Department office.

• Electrical permits
• General building permits
• Mechanical permits
• New home building permits
• Plumbing permits
• Sign permits

The application, together with any necessary documentation and fee, must be applied for in person at the Building Department.

3. How long does it take to get a building permit?

A building permit review and approval can usually take between 5 to 10 business days depending on the Inspector’s volume of applications, the scope of work and schedule. Electrical, Plumbing, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Mechanical permits usually take 3 to 5 business days. Please submit all the required items so as not to delay the permit process.

4. What is the fee for a permit?

View the Fee Schedule page for more information about permit fees.

5. When do I need a demolition permit?

Demolition permits are required when the intent is to raze and remove any structure in its entirety. Fill out the Demolition Permit (PDF) and return to the Building Department if you are in need of a demolition permit.

6. When does a permit expire?

Building permits expire one year from issue date. The permit shall become invalid if work has not commenced within six months after the issuance of permit or work has been suspended for six months after commencement (IBC 105.5) and no refunds shall be given. If the work is not completed within one year from the issued date, the permit must be renewed.

7. What information do I need to provide when requesting a sign permit?

• Freestanding Signs:
  • Minimum 8 1/2 by 11 plot plan showing the existing building and proposed location of the new sign showing setbacks from all property lines, as well as any and all wetlands and wetland buffer areas.
  • A detailed design drawing of the proposed sign showing dimensional measurements (height and width) and the total square footage of the sign itself.
•  All other signs and banners:
  • Drawing and/or photo of proposed sign and/or banner showing dimensional measurements (height and width) and total square footage.
  • Description of where sign or banner is to be mounted.

8. How do I obtain a Certificate of Rental Occupancy?

A Rental Certificate of Occupancy can be obtained by contacting the Building Department and requesting a Certificate of Rental Occupancy inspection. The Building Inspector will conduct an inspection of the property, fill out any code violations on the Corrective Action Form and give you a copy. When repairs are made, you must call for a re-inspection. Upon passing the inspection, a Certificate of Rental Occupancy will be issued upon the payment of the appropriate fee.

9. What is a seasonal Rental Certificate of Occupancy?

A seasonal Certificate of Occupancy allows for occupancy between the dates of May 15 to October 15 only.

10. How do I convert a seasonal rental to year-round rental?

To convert a seasonal use to year-round use, the property must be brought into compliance with the 2009 New Hampshire (NH) State Energy Code.

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1. Do I need to be a resident to purchase a plot?

Yes, you must be a full-time resident of Hampton. Summer residents, even if a property owner, are not eligible to purchase a cemetery plot.

 

2. How do I purchase a cemetery plot?

Contact the Cemetery Office at 603-926-6659 to speak with one of the superintendents. You may have to leave a message as they are frequently out of the office while performing maintenance, etc.

 Once you have met with a superintendent and decided on a plot, the Town will issue a deed, which must be signed by the Board of Selectmen. You will receive the original deed once it has been fully executed.

3. What is the cost to purchase a plot?

The cost is $1,200 for one grave (or up to four cremains allowed in one grave.) Purchase limited to four (4) graves (at $1200 each.)

4. Can I pre-buy lots as part of pre-planning for my funeral? Can I install a headstone in advance?

Yes, to both

5. How do I arrange for a burial?

Burials are the responsibility of the plot owner(s), their executor, or a funeral home. Burials are to be arranged directly between lot owners and the funeral director, with assistance by the cemetery superintendents. 

You do not need to contact a funeral home to bury cremains; you may make arrangements for burial directly with a cemetery superintendent.

All burials, including cremations, must be conducted under the supervision of a cemetery custodian.

6. What type of monument may I purchase to have set on my grave?

The design of monuments, markers, and stones must be approved by the Town before being placed. Forms and instructions for submitting a design may be obtained from the Cemetery Office. Only one monument shall be erected on a two (2), four (4), or eight (8) grave lot. Minimum lot width is seven (7) feet.

 Upright monuments are not to exceed 42” in height, measured from the ground, with a base not to exceed 60” in length.

Benches are not allowed.

7. What type of plantings, flowers and decorations are permitted and when are they removed?

You may place decorations next to monuments, stones or markers that must be in a small container or basket. Owners shall remove floral arrangements together with their containers when the arrangements become withered or if plastic when they become faded or damaged. The Cemetery employees may remove and discard withered or faded items.

Trees or shrubs of any description may not be planted on any lot, grave or property in any Town of Hampton cemetery. Annual flowers may be planted in such a way that will not interfere with the property maintenance of the gravesite including mowing or trimming of grass. 

Glass of any kind is not allowed. Items of glass will be removed and discarded by Cemetery Personnel upon discovery.

Benches are not allowed.

8. How do I find the location of someone buried in the cemeteries?

Through the year 1901 historical gravesites may be located by reviewing the information available at the Lane Memorial Library or the Library website. Records for the High Street Cemetery are available in the Cemetery office.

9. When is the High Street Cemetery open?

The High Street Cemetery is open every day, year-round, from dawn until dusk.

10. I own a lot, but I've decided to be buried somewhere else. Can I sell my lot?

Yes, you can sell your lot back to the Town at the original purchase price if none of the graves in the lot are occupied.

11. Can I bring my dog to the cemetery for some exercise or to visit?

No, dogs are not allowed in the cemetery. They must remain in your vehicle.

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1. How do I obtain a burning permit?

All outside burning in the Town of Hampton requires a burn permit to be issued. Applications shall be made either in person or by calling the fire department at 603-926-3316.

Burn Permit Guidelines

• As stated on the permit, the sole liability for damages or other costs (including extinguishing) caused by your fire are your responsibility.
• The burn site will be inspected by Hampton Fire and Rescue prior to the issuance of a permit.
• Burns shall be located a minimum of 25 feet away from buildings, fences, power lines, etc.
• Fires are not allowed on the beach in Hampton.
• The permittee must be at least 18 years old and the legal landowner, or have the landowner's written approval. The written approval must be submitted to receive a permit.
• The permittee must have proper suppression equipment to maintain control of the fire at all times.

Fire Law Brochure

The fire-law-brouchure.pdf (nh.gov) has the specific rules regarding outside burning.

New Hampshire Division of Forests & Lands Forest Protection Bureau

For more information you can call 926-3316 or go to: Welcome | NH Division of Forests and Lands 

2. Can I cook on my deck or balcony?

Fire Permissibility List

 

Items 1-3 do not apply to one and two family dwellings.

 

1.  Cooking
   1. Gas
      1. Not permitted on decks or balconies
      2. Must be 10 feet away from structures
   2. Charcoal
      1. Same restrictions as Gas
   3. Wood smokers
      1. Same restrictions as Gas
   4. Electric
      1. Permitted on decks and balconies
      2. Must be UL listed
2. Heating
   1. Propane
      1. Outdoor stand heaters must be 5 ft away from structures
      2. Not allowed on decks or balconies with structure overhead
      3. Indoor must be UL listed for indoor
   2. Kerosene
      1. Same as propane
3. Decorative
   1. Flame tables
      1. Permitted on decks and balconies
      2. Must be UL listed
4. Open Fires
   1. Fire Pits
      1. Must be less than 2 ft in diameter
      2. 25 ft from a structure
         1. Non-attached fences are not considered a structure
      3. Require a permit
      4. No construction debris
      5. Nothing larger than 5in in diameter
   2. Portable (Chiminea or “Solo stove”)
      1. Same restrictions as fire pits

3. Can I put a heater or flame table on my deck?

Fire Permissibility List

 

Items 1-3 do not apply to one and two family dwellings.

 

1.  Cooking
   1. Gas
      1. Not permitted on decks or balconies
      2. Must be 10 feet away from structures
   2. Charcoal
      1. Same restrictions as Gas
   3. Wood smokers
      1. Same restrictions as Gas
   4. Electric
      1. Permitted on decks and balconies
      2. Must be UL listed
2. Heating
   1. Propane
      1. Outdoor stand heaters must be 5 ft away from structures
      2. Not allowed on decks or balconies with structure overhead
      3. Indoor must be UL listed for indoor
   2. Kerosene
      1. Same as propane
3. Decorative
   1. Flame tables
      1. Permitted on decks and balconies
      2. Must be UL listed
4. Open Fires
   1. Fire Pits
      1. Must be less than 2 ft in diameter
      2. 25 ft from a structure
         1. Non-attached fences are not considered a structure
      3. Require a permit
      4. No construction debris
      5. Nothing larger than 5in in diameter
   2. Portable (Chiminea or “Solo stove”)
      1. Same restrictions as fire pits

4. How do I get a copy of a fire / emergency medical services report?

You can get a copy of a Fire / emergency medical services report by contacting the administration offices at 603-926-3316 or stopping by the Headquarters station between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. The Headquarters is located at:
140 Winnacunnet Road
Hampton, NH 03842

5. How do I schedule a fire station tour or arrange for a fire engine to stop by a block/birthday party, etc.?

You can call the fire department secretary or the on-duty shift commander at 603-926-3316 to make the appointment.

6. How do I become a firefighter for Hampton Fire/Rescue?

Hampton Fire and Rescue accepts applications from New Hampshire career firefighters wishing to laterally transfer as well as from candidates that have successfully completed the State of New Hampshire's statewide firefighter entrance examination process.  For more information you can call 603-926-3316 or check out the New Hampshire Fire Standards and Training webpage.

7. Why does the fire engine respond with the ambulance?

Fire engines are dispatched on emergency medical calls that require advanced life support, motor vehicle accidents, and calls in which additional personnel are needed to move the patient into the ambulance. This allows for sufficient personnel on scene to administer the advanced life support care and treatment that is necessary. By sending the fire engine we are using the most cost efficient method of service delivery because it allows the firefighters to respond to the medical call, provide the assistance needed, and then immediately be available for another call. If they were to use a different vehicle they would have to return to the fire station first causing increase response times and a longer wait for those who need help.

8. Where can I get my blood pressure checked?

You can stop by either fire station to have it checked.

Headquarters Station

The Headquarters station is located at:
140 Winnacunnet Road
Hampton, NH 03842

Beach Station

Beach station is located at:
119 Brown Avenue
Hampton, NH 03842

Home Visits

If you have difficulty getting out you can call our dispatch at 603-926-3316 and ask to have someone come to your home and check it.

9. Where can I get information on youth fire-setter prevention programs ?

The Fire Prevention Bureau can assist you with this by calling 603-929-1919.

10. Who can I call with questions about fire extinguishers?

The Fire Prevention Bureau can assist you with this by calling them at 603-929-1919 or the on duty shift commander at 603-926-3316.

11. Are fireworks allowed in Hampton?

Ordinance

The Chapter 6, Article 9:1 Town ordinance reads:

The sale, possession, or display of fireworks is prohibited in the Town of Hampton, except for displays as permitted by RSA 160: B:7 (Those are public displays that require a state and local permit)

Contact Us

For more information or if you have any questions please call the Fire Prevention Bureau at 603-929-1919.

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1. What should taxpayers do if they have questions about their assessments?

You can visit the Assessor’s office at the Hampton Town Hall, 100 Winnacunnet Road, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m; or give our office a call at 603-929-5837. A staff member will answer your questions or refer you to the proper authority.

2. When do I need to obtain a building permit?

A Building Permit is required for all new construction, including:

• Additions
• Electrical work
• Fences
• Garages
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and/or mechanical work such as:
  • Boilers
  • Furnaces 
  • Hot water heaters
• Plumbing work
• Pools
• Remodeling
• Renovations
• Repairs
• Roofing (new or re-roofing) 
• Sheds
• Siding

3. Can I pay my property tax online?

Yes, go to Property Tax Payments to pay online. This will give you information on all outstanding taxes due, and will give you a history of most recent taxes paid. (Small fee applies if paying the taxes online, a $25 fee applies to checks returned for any reason by your bank, but lookup is free.) Also, you can look at the assessment information online through Vision Appraisal.

4. Where Can I Park in Hampton?

Follow this link to get the questions to your answers

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1. What day is my trash and recycling picked up?

The Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule identifies the day(s) of your collection.

2. What are the Transfer Station hours?

The Transfer Station hours can be found at by clicking here

3. What can I recycle?

4. What should not be recycled?

5. How do I recycle my clothes or textiles?

The Town of Hampton, through the DPW, is now partnering with HELPSY to offer FREE curbside pick-up of clothing and household textiles for residents.  Pickups will happen weekly on Saturdays. Residents can schedule a pickup online at www.helpsy.co/hamptonnh.  

The new textile program will be going into effect on February 5, 2022.  Anything you can wear, sleep in, or dry yourself off with is accepted! This includes any type of material composed of natural or synthetic fibers such as products made from wool, silk, linen, cotton, polyester, leather, vinyl, hemp, and rayon. Items can be donated in any condition (torn, worn, stained, missing buttons, broken zippers, etc.) as long as they are clean, dry, and odorless.  Check out the guidance information below to help answer your questions:

• Acceptable Items
• Frequently Asked Questions
• How to Participate - www.helpsy.co/hamptonnh

According to the EPA, Textile waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the United States…occupying nearly 5% of all landfill space. The U.S. throws away 36 billion pounds of textiles each year…that is nearly 100 pounds per person. Of those discarded textiles, currently only 15% is recycled, but 95% could be.  

Let's do our part to be Part of the Solution.

If you have any questions after reading the information above- please do not hesitate to call our main office at 603-926-3202. 

#clothesarenttrash #recycle

6. What do I do if my mailbox was hit by a plow?

If your mailbox was hit during snow removal operations, please call our office at 603-926-3202 to report the location and when it occurred.  

7. How does Hampton manage stormwater?

Hampton has created its own webpage to describe what stormwater is, why we need to manage it and Hampton's efforts to improve water quality and meet Federal and State requirements. Click here to access the Drainage, Stormwater & Our Natural Resources Page.

8. Where do I find information on Septage Disposal for my septic hauler or my RV?

Septage Disposal Information

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1. Can I pay my property tax online?

Yes, go to Property Tax Payments to pay online. This will give you information on all outstanding taxes due, and will give you a history of most recent taxes paid. (Small fee applies if paying the taxes online, a $25 fee applies to checks returned for any reason by your bank, but lookup is free.) Also, you can look at the assessment information online through Vision Appraisal.

2. Who do I talk to regarding a question about my assessment?

Please call the assessor’s office at 603-929-5837.

3. Are sewer and water included in the tax bills?

• Sewer is included in all tax bills, it is not itemized and there are no final readings; water is billed by Aquarion Water 603-926-3319.
• Please call assessing to inquire if a property is on town sewer or water.
• A sewer abatement is available to property owners who do not have sewer available. Abatement forms are no longer necessary and are processed automatically by the Assessor’s office. If your taxes are paid in full, you should receive a check the following spring for your refund. If your taxes are not paid in full, the rebate is applied to outstanding taxes.

4. Are there any exemptions, or credits, available?

• Yes, if Hampton is your primary residence and you are elderly, disabled, blind, a veteran, or a veteran’s spouse you may be eligible for a tax exemption/credit. For details and application information contact the assessor’s office at 603-929-5837. The application deadline is April 15th.
• Application for the beach promotional exemption, for owners of residential beach property must be filed each year on or before April 15th. The forms can be found on our website under the Assessing and Forms tab, and must be dropped off at the Assessor’s office or mailed to:
  Hampton Beach Precinct Commission
  P.O. Box 1472
  Hampton, NH 03843-1472

5. Do you accept credit payments?

Yes, there is a 2.75% additional fee for credit card payments. We do not take credit card payments over the phone or in the drive though.

6. Who should the check be made payable to, and can I get a receipt?

Please make checks payable to the Town of Hampton. Please include both copies of the bill (receipt and payment coupon) and a self-addressed-stamped-envelope if you are mailing your payment, we will stamp the receipt and send it back to you. If you are paying in person bring in both the receipt and the payment coupon, we will stamp the receipt and give it back to you.

7. Can I date my check for the due date and give it to you to hold until the due date?

No. Please do not post-date your check as we deposit the checks electronically. Checks received in the office with a future date will be processed the day they are received. Any check returned by the bank is subject to a fee of $25, which will be added to the balance due along with any interest that might be due.

8. I didn’t receive my bill, therefore I don’t have to pay any interest or late fees right?

Property owners are responsible for any interest that accrues on unpaid tax balances after the due date, even if a bill is not received. Starting April 1, 2019, interest accrues at 8% per annum after the due date per NH-RSA 76:13. (The rate prior to April 1, 2019 was 12%). All bills are mailed at the same time, on the same day, from our printer in Concord. They are mailed to the last known owner, at the last known address, by State law, and are due on the due date reflected on the bill.

It is your responsibility, as the property owner, to make sure the Assessor’s office has the correct mailing address. If this is a newly purchased property, please verify that the Assessor’s office has the updated mailing address as they take the mailing address from the recorded deed, even though this may be your former address. Updating a mailing address with the Town Clerk’s office does not update the mailing address on the tax bills.

If you have not received a bill you should contact the tax office at 603-926-6769. If your mailing address has changed please notify the assessor’s office at 603-929-5837 to change the address on the bill. Unfortunately, there may be instances where you don’t receive a bill, however, it is the property owner’s responsibility to pay the taxes, and any fees due, whether or not you receive a bill. You can always check online to see what is due, or you can call us, or email the Tax Collector Department and we can email you a PDF copy of your bill.

9. What happens if I don’t pay the taxes or interest due? What is the lien procedure?

A notice will be sent by certified mail to the last known owner, at the last known post office address, at least 30 days prior to a lien being placed on the property due to unpaid taxes (NH RSA-80:60). If a lien is placed on the property interest at 14% per annum will be charged.

Mortgage companies will be notified within 45 days after any lien being placed for unpaid taxes (NH RSA 80:65). The property owner, or the mortgagee, then have 2 years and one day from the lien date, to redeem the lien, interest, and costs, prior to the Tax Collector deeding the property to the Town.

Prior to deeding the property to the Town a notice will be sent by certified mail to the last known owner at the last known post office address (NH RSA 80:77), and, at the same time, a certified notice will be mailed to the Mortgagee (NH RSA 80:77-a). Please call the office if you have further questions on property tax liens, as they may affect your credit. (Additional fees apply for certified notices, mortgagee searches and if the property goes to lien.)

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1. Can I get paper (temporary) plates at the town office?

No. Temporary plates are only available at a sub-station (Epping, Dover, etc.) You need to bring your New Hampshire license, and a bill of sale or a purchase and sales agreement and it must be done in person.

2. Can I register a car for my son, daughter, or other relative?

Generally, yes, but you must provide us with a notarized power of attorney and a copy of that individual's license to do so.

3. I sold my car. Can I get a rebate?

No, the State does not rebate any portion of the registration.

4. I'm buying a car in Massachusetts, how long can I use my New Hampshire plates before I register it?

It is against New Hampshire law to use the plates from any other vehicle until it is registered to that car. You may purchase a temporary plate from a sub-station.

5. Do I get a grace period after my registration runs out?

There is no grace period at all for renewing a vehicle.

6. What if I have more questions regarding vehicle registration?

It is impossible to define all the requirements or list a complete set of instructions. This is provided for your convenience only. If you have a question or concern that has not been addressed please call the office at 603-926-0406 or email the Town Clerk's office.

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1. How do I obtain an Entertainment License?

To apply for a license please fill out the following form /DocumentCenter/View/1020 and print one sided and bring to the Town Managers Office.

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1. Dumping RV Septic

Coupons to dump RV septic can be purchased in the Finance Department between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday.  The cost for residents is $5 per coupon and non-residents is $10 per coupon.  
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