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1. How do I apply for a refund, if my taxes have been over paid?

If your account has been paid twice and you would like a refund. Please view our Refund on Over Paid Taxes page. Refund on Over Paid Taxes

2. I’m doing my Federal Tax Returns and need to know what I paid for Taxes last year. How do I find that out?

You can now look up your tax information on our website: www.NashuaNH.gov/TaxLookup.

3. I do not agree with my real estate amount, who do I speak to?

Please contact the City of Nashua, New Hampshire Assessor’s Office at 603-589-3040. Assessing Department Contact Information

4. I sold the property, but I received a tax bill?

If you are not the present owner of the property, please forward the bill to the current owner. You may return the bill to us in the envelope provided with the bill. Please include a note stating when you sold the property, and to whom it was sold to.

5. I need a copy of a lien release, how and where do I obtain one?

If you need a copy of a Lien Release, you can either come in, or request one through the mail. Also for your convenience you can download a copy of the Information Request Form the fee is $10 per each property for research plus $2 for each receipt you are requesting.

If you are requesting a copy of a Lien Release through the mail then you will need to be specific in what you need. Please indicate the property location, the name on the account and which year(s) you need of the Lien Release. Please include a check for $12 for each property being requested. Information Request Form (PDF)

6. I need a duplicate receipt for my taxes, how and where do I obtain one?

In order to avoid paying a fee for a duplicate receipt, you can request a receipt when you make payment at our counter or you should include a stamped-self-addressed envelope with your payment and a paid receipt will be mailed to you for your income tax records.  Please be specific in what you need such as indicating the property location, the name on the account and which year(s) you need the receipt for.

Information Request Form (PDF)

7. I never received my real estate bill, how would I obtain a copy?

Contact the Tax Collector's Office for a Duplicate Bill. However, if there is an incorrect mailing address you will have to change it with the City of Nashua, New Hampshire Assessor’s Office. Assessing Department Contact Information

8. How do I change my billing address on the tax bill?

If the address on your bill is not correct, you will need to do an address change with the Assessor’s Office. You may also mail in your address change to the Assessor’s Office at: 229 Main Street P.O. Box 2019 Nashua, NH 03061-2019

Change of Address Form (PDF)

9. What do I do if I receive my real estate bill in the wrong name?

If you just purchased the property, it may take a while before the Record of Deeds provide this information to the Assessor's Office. Once they receive the transfer of property, the Owner(s) name and address will be changed. If there is an error in the spelling of your name, then you should contact the Assessor’s Office to have them correct the bill. Assessing Department Contact Information

10. What is a current use assessment?

Current use encourages the preservation of open space, and the conserving of land, water, forest, agricultural and wildlife resources. Current Use Property

11. What is a timber tax?

In accordance with RSA 79:10, Timber Tax, an “Intent to Cut” application must be completed and submitted to the City of Nashua Assessor’s Office before any timber can be cut from any property. Timber / Excavation Tax

12. What is the tax rate for the City of Nashua New Hampshire?

Look through the Tax Rate History to see what the tax rate is for this year and previous years.

Tax Rate History

13. What methods of payment do you accept?

We accept Cash, Credit Cards (MasterCard, VISA, Discover, and American Express), Checks, Money Orders, Bank Checks, and Travelers Checks. You can also Pay Online.

14. What period of time does my tax bill cover?

The Property Tax Year is April 1st through March 31st. Property tax bills are sent semiannually. The first installment bill is due on July 1st, the second installment due date varies depending on the date the tax rate is set and the date the bills are postmarked, generally no later than December 20th. The July Tax Bill is an estimate based on 50% of the prior year's tax rate. Once the State Department of Revenue sets the Tax Rate, the December bill covers the balance of the property tax owed for the tax year. Please note: if you are purchasing or selling a home, property taxes will be prorated by day from April 1st of that year.

15. Can I view my property tax and billing information online?

Yes. The City of Nashua is now offering Property Tax and General Billing self-help look up services online. Nashua's Citizen Self Service portal is part of the growing suite of online services offered by the City, which enables taxpayers, business owners, banks, real estate services, mortgage and title companies to view and pay property tax bills and general billing invoices at any time of day.

16. Where is your office located and what are your hours?

For our office location and operation hours please view Treasurer/Tax Collector's Office.