Overview of Property Taxes in 3 Slides
Presented by Phil Sletten, New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute Research Director, at New Hampshire Housing's Homeowners Conference on March 18, 2026.
Revenue & Tax
Revenue is essential to funding the priorities of the state and supporting vital public services. State and local revenue in New Hampshire stems primarily from taxes, and each resident, visitor, and employer has a vital role in generating the resources required to maintain essential systems and meet the needs of Granite Staters.
Property taxes are the primary revenue source for local governments, while the largest tax revenue sources for the State are taxes on business profits and compensation, restaurant meals and hotel room rentals, tobacco sales, real estate transactions, insurance premiums, motor fuels, and other economic activity. State revenue also comes from sales by State-operated enterprises selling liquor and lottery tickets.
NHFPI seeks to improve public understanding of New Hampshire’s revenue system, its role in financing state expenditures, and the impact it has on families and individuals at different income levels.
This Pi Day, NHFPI Is Serving Up…Pie Charts
March 14 is Pi Day, when people across the country celebrate the mathematical constant π (3.14) with slices of their favorite pies. At NHFPI, we love a good pie, too. But this year, instead of serving up blueberry, apple, or chocolate cream (yes, we’re disappointed too), our Research Team is sharing something they love even ...
February Revenues Show Strong Final Push from Tax Amnesty Program and Adds to Surplus
State revenue collections in February received a final boost from the one-time Tax Amnesty Program, pushing the total revenue surplus higher while key, ongoing revenue sources offered underwhelming returns. The New Hampshire General Fund and Education Trust Fund collected a combined $178.2 million in revenue in February, which was $46.3 million (35.1%) more than planned. ...
What Upcoming Changes to the Medicaid Enhancement Tax Could Mean for NH Patients, Providers, and the Economy
Presented by Jessica Williams, New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute Senior Policy Analyst at NHFPI’s webinar on the Medicaid Enhancement Tax on March 6, 2026. You can find the webinar recording ...
What We’re Reading — the February 2026 Edition
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 ...
The State Budget: What You Need to Know
This spring, we invite you to join us for a series of in-person presentations, “The State Budget: What You Need to Know.” These presentations are focused on the State Budget and ...