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Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief
Applications must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2026
The Low & Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief program was designed to lessen the economic burden of the State Education Property Tax on certain at-risk taxpayers.
Chapter 158, Session Laws of 2001, enacted the property tax relief to eligible low to moderate income claimants, who own a homestead in New Hampshire.
Chapter 95, Session Laws of 2021, HB 486 amends RSA 198:57 to increase the income limitations for the receipt of a Low & Moderate Income Property Tax Relief award as well as the maximum amount of tax relief available to an awardee for property taxes assessed on or after April 1, 2021
An eligible applicant for the Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief is a person who is:
- Single with adjusted gross income equal to or less than $37,000; or
- Married or head of NH household with adjusted gross income less than or equal to $47,000; and
- Owns a homestead subject to the State Education Property Tax; and
- Has resided in that homestead on April 1 of the year for which the claim is made.
Applications for the Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief are accepted only during the statutory filing period – after May 1, but no later than June 30. You may file your claim on our online portal, Granite Tax Connect at https://gtc.revenue.nh.gov/, by accessing the Apply for Property Tax Relief link located on the Applications Panel, or by submitting a form DP-8, which can be found on our Forms page under the Low and Moderate Program topic. The law allows 120 days for processing from the date of receipt of your completed application.
For additional information you can view the Frequently Asked Questions or contact the NH Department of Revenue Administration at (603) 230-5920.
NOTICE: Temporary Suspension of Online Tax Payment Service 5/27/2026 – 6/10/2026
The Town of Alton’s online tax payment service will be unavailable from May 27, 2026, through June 10, 2026, for all taxpayers. This temporary suspension is necessary due to the pending lien execution for unpaid 2025 property taxes, which is scheduled to take place on June 10, 2026, at 12:00 noon.
Payments for unpaid 2025 property taxes made between May 27 and June 10, 2026, must be made in person or received in the office no later than 12:00 noon on June 10, 2026.
Accepted forms of payment: cash, bank check, or money order.
** Personal checks and credit cards will not be accepted after May 27th **
Online payments will resume by 6:00 p.m. on June 10, 2026.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
For assistance, email townclerk@alton.nh.gov.
2026 1st Installment Tax Bills have been mailed – DUE 7/1/2026
The 2026 1st installment property tax bills have been mailed and are due July 1, 2026.
Payments may be made by the following methods:
- In Person:
Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM - Online:
https://pay.eb2gov.com/Service/PropertyTaxes/447?towncode=2102&groupname=&source=PT&towncodemasterid=173 - By Mail:
Alton Tax Collector
PO Box 637
Alton, NH 03809
Payments postmarked by July 1, 2026 will not incur penalty.
If you have questions, please contact the office at (603) 875-2101.
Digital copies of tax bills are available online. After locating your account, select the invoice and click “View Invoice” to access a copy.
June 6, 2026 – Special Election Sample Ballot
Absentee Ballots for the June 6, 2026, Special Election are now available with the Town Clerk.
Absentee Ballot Applications can be found on the Voting and Elections – Town of Alton, NH page.
Special Town Election Absentee Ballot Applications
Absentee Voting
New Hampshire voters may vote by absentee ballot.
You can vote absentee in any election if you are unable to vote in person because:
- You will be out of town on election day; or
- You have a religious observance that prevents you from voting in person; or
- You have a physical disability or illness that prevents you from voting in person; or
- You have an employment commitment or must care for an adult or child during the entire time polls are open; or
- You are confined in a penal institution for a conviction of a misdemeanor or while awaiting trial; or
- You are a member of the Attorney General’s Address Confidentiality Program or are protected by a Domestic Violence Protective Order; or
- The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm, blizzard, or ice storm warning for your town/ ward for election day, and you have concerns about safely traveling in the storm.
The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is 12:00 p.m. the day before the election. The deadline to request in person is 5:00 p.m. the day before the election.
The United States Postal Service recommends putting your completed absentee ballot in the mail at least one week before the election. Therefore, if you rely on receiving and returning your absentee ballot by mail, you should request your ballot more than two weeks before election day.
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline:
In-person – 5:00 pm day before the election
By Mail – absentee ballot must be received by the clerk no later than 5:00 PM on election day. RSA 657:21-a, V; 657:22.
Pick Up Pickleball Games- Liberty Tree Park
Join us on the courts for some fun and friendly competition!
Pick Up Pickleball Games are happening at Liberty Tree Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Open to adults of all ages and skill levels—just show up, play, and enjoy the game.
Scan the QR code to sign up or contact us for more information at parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov or (603) 875-0109.
Grab your paddle and we’ll see you there!
Park Property Rental
Town public park facilities are available for rent. Please look under “Documents” for the full rental policy and application form. Please note * a Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Alton as additional insured is required for all rentals of Town Property.