Property Taxes in New Hampshire: How They Work and How They Compare
April 9, 2026
A new analysis finds that a $500,000 home’s property tax bill can range from $1,310 to $18,270 depending on which New Hampshire town or city you live in. The report looks at the property tax landscape in New Hampshire, finding high property tax burdens compared to other states, heavy reliance on local property taxes, limited state support, and disproportionate impacts on lower-income households.
New Hampshire’s Labor Market Slowed in 2025
April 17, 2026
According to a new NHFPI analysis, New Hampshire’s labor market slowed in 2025. Economic uncertainty appears to have slowed hiring, weakened payroll employment, and pushed unemployment slightly higher as more people entered the labor force than employers were ready to hire.
New Hampshire’s Education Funding Transition Means Reduced Aid for 109 Communities
April 10, 2026
NHFPI's Ben Reynolds released a new analysis of shifts in New Hampshire's State education funding formula. In 2026, 109 New Hampshire communities lost an average of $137,115.96 in school funding and cuts will grow every two years as the Hold Harmless Grant continues to phase out. Municipal officials, school boards, and district staff will need to begin planning for continued reductions through at least 2035.
Business Tax Receipts Dominate Tax Amnesty Program
April 6, 2026
According to a new NHFPI analysis, New Hampshire’s Tax Amnesty Program generated $103.8 million — far above the $5 million projected — with most revenue coming from businesses, particularly through audit settlements. The surge reflects compliance gaps, newly identified filers, and potentially delayed impacts from business tax policy changes, while raising questions about whether some taxpayers delayed payments in anticipation of this amnesty program.