A $500,000 home in New Hampshire can face annual property tax bills ranging from about $1,310 to more than $18,270 depending on the community, according to a new analysis from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute. The study, Property Taxes in New Hampshire: How They Work and How They Compare, examines how property taxes are structured, how they vary across communities, and how New Hampshire’s reliance on local property taxes compares to other states.
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.
First published in Manchester Ink Link, April 3, 2026. This week, NHFPI released a new analysis of New Hampshire’s housing market, highlighting how high prices, limited supply, and rising rents continue to challenge affordability. While price growth has slowed in some areas, housing costs still outpace incomes, limiting options for renters and prospective homebuyers statewide. ...
On the last Friday of each month, the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute’s research team shares a curated list of books, research papers, podcasts, and more that are helping to shape our understanding of the economic wellbeing of the Granite State and beyond. Here are our picks for March 2026: 📝 New Hampshire’s Struggling Manufacturing ...
Public education is one of the largest investments New Hampshire makes, and one of the most debated. In Episode 3 of Season Two of New Hampshire Uncharted, host Gene Martin is joined by New Hampshire State Representative Walter Spilsbury, Vice Chair of the House Education Funding Committee, to discuss House Bill 1800, a proposal that could significantly change how education funding works in the Granite State.
As Women’s Equal Pay Day approaches, new data show Granite State women working full-time earn just 81% of what men earn. Disparities are even greater for women of color and those in caregiving roles, reflecting broader inequities that affect earnings, workforce participation, and long-term economic security across New Hampshire.
