Veteran's Service Connected Total Disability Credit

Credit Amount: $3,500 to be subtracted from annual tax bill ($1,750 bi-annually), effective April 1, 2025 and $4,000 to be subtracted from annual tax bill ($2,000 bi-annually), effective April 1, 2026.

Filing Deadline:  April 15th

Qualifications:

• Resident of New Hampshire as of April 1st of the application year.
• Must have a total and permanent service-connected disability (regardless of dates served), or a double amputee or paraplegic because of a service-connected injury, or the surviving spouse of such a person.
• Honorably discharged from service or an officer honorably separated from military 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.
• “Summary of Benefits” letter from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs stating Branch and character of service, disability status and effective date disabled.
• 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 72:35 of the State statutes.

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.