HB1296

Relative to the conditions for, and procedures for the adoption of, the elderly tax exemption.

Chamber Passed·2/9/26
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New Hampshire HB1296 modifies the conditions and procedures for the elderly tax exemption.

New Hampshire HB1296 amends the conditions and procedures for the elderly tax exemption. It allows municipalities to set different exemption amounts for taxpayers aged 65-75, 75-80, and 80 and older. To qualify, individuals must have been New Hampshire residents for at least three consecutive years, own their real estate, and meet specific income and net asset thresholds. The bill also mandates annual adjustments to these thresholds based on the Consumer Price Index. The changes will take effect starting in the 2027 tax year.

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Calendar

Mar 10

9:45 AM

Election Law and Municipal Affairs Hearing

Jan 16

10:45 AM

Municipal and County Government Public Hearing

History

Mar 20

Senate

Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7

Mar 18

Senate

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; 03/26/2026; Senate Calendar 11

Mar 4

Senate

Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room 122-123, State House, 09:45 am; Senate Calendar 9