All Veterans' Tax Credit

Credit Amount: $500 to be subtracted from annual tax bill ($250 bi-annually); Effective April 1, 2025.

Filing Deadline:  April 15th

Qualifications:

• Resident of New Hampshire for at least one year prior to April 1st of the application year.
• A veteran as defined in RSA 21:50; and
• Served not less than 90 days on active service in the armed forces of the Unites States or the spouse or surviving spouse of such resident; provided that training for active duty or state active duty by a member of the national guard or reserve shall be included as service.
• Continues to serve or was honorably separated from service or an officer who continues to serve or was honorably separated from service.
• Owner of property on April 1st of application year, which must be principal place of abode.

Documents Required:

• “Certificate of Release or Discharge of Active Duty” form DD-214, Member 4 outlining character of service (or equivalent depending upon which branch of service was served) or Veteran State Council Approved Document.
• Photo ID
• If your property is held in a trust, you must submit a PA-33 “Statement of Qualification” form and submit a copy of your trust document indicating that you own equitable title or beneficial interest for life in the property.
• A copy of the marriage and death certificates if you are applying as the spouse of a veteran.
• Additional supporting documentation may be required upon review.
• An application will be filled out at time of submittal.

Note: 

• If you are receiving a Veteran’s Credit in any other Town, City or State, you are NOT eligible to receive a Veteran’s Credit in Durham.  This credit is listed in RSA 72:28-b of the State statutes.
• A person who receives a credit under RSA 72:28-b is NOT eligible to receive a credit under RSA 72:28 or RSA 72:35.

Notify the Assessor's Office at tcutler@ci.durham.nh.us with any changes of address as that may necessitate re-applying for this credit.