Exemptions & Credits

The following links give an overview of the exemptions available in the Town of Bristol and a summary of the requirements for each. 

All residents applying for these exemptions must complete the application and submit the necessary documentation before a decision can be made.  Form PA-29 (application) must be filed by April 15^th preceding the setting of the tax rate. If you are applying for an exemption for your 2007 taxes, the application must be received by April 15, 2007.  The assessing officials shall send written notice to the taxpayer of their decision by July 1^st prior to the date of notice of tax (second half bill).  Failure of the assessing officials to respond shall constitute a denial of the application.

For all exemptions and veteran’s credits, the property must be your primary residence, not a secondary, seasonal, commercial property or undeveloped land.  Residency requirements vary between one and five years dependent on the type of exemption or credit. 

Tax Credits approved will be deducted from the property tax amount.

Tax Exemptions approved are deducted from the amount of the property’s total assessed value prior to the calculation of the taxes due. For Elderly, Deaf & Disabled exemptions, the asset limitation excludes the value of the person’s actual residence and the land upon which it is located up to 2 acres.

Exemptions and Credits are available to residents of Bristol.  Any resident who may be eligible for an exemption for the first time must file a permanent application with the Assessing Department not later than April 15th in order to receive the exemption or credit for the current tax year. 

Existing exemptions for veterans, blind and elderly will be continued automatically, based upon permanent applications already on file. 

Taxpayers must inform the Assessing Department of any change of status. 

Please see the links below for specific requirements of each exemption or credit.

This is a broad overview of the exemptions and credits available to the residents of Bristol and for information purposes only. 

Questions concerning any of the exemptions or credits can be forwarded to the assessing staff at the Town Offices (603) 744-3354

Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or at the State level by contacting the NH Dept. of Revenue Administration

at (603) 271-2191 (tax payer services).  Their website contains a great deal of information regarding property taxes, NH State Statues

and Administrative Rules as well as contact information for all departments.

http://www.revenue.nh.gov/index.htm