HB585

Relative to the property tax exemption for religious organizations.

Introduced·1/16/25
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Expands property tax exemption for religious organizations in New Hampshire to include certain residential real estate and personal property.

New Hampshire HB585 amends the property tax exemption for religious organizations to include residential real estate and personal property used for religious purposes. Specifically, it exempts religious organizations from taxation on properties such as church parsonages and worship buildings, provided the rental income, if any, is used for religious leader’s compensation, maintenance, or funding of religious programs. This act applies to all taxable periods ending after December 31, 2024, and takes effect upon passage.

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Calendar

Oct 8, 2025

10:00 AM

(CANCELLED) Ways and Means Work Session

Oct 6, 2025

10:00 AM

Ways and Means Work Session

History

Jan 7

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 80

Oct 20, 2025

House

Executive Session: 10/06/2025 10:00 am GP 159

Oct 20, 2025

House

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 10/16/2025 (Vote 20-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 51 P. 18