ASSESSING DEPARTMENT
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ASSESSING DEPARTMENT
Assessor
James Commerford
41 Main Street
Meredith, NH 03253
Phone (603) 677-4213
Fax (603) 279-1042
Hours of Operation: 8AM to 5PM Monday-Friday
The primary function of the Assessing Department is to ensure that all property within the Town of Meredith is assessed fairly and in accordance with the New Hampshire laws governing taxation. Toward that end, the Department conducts various practices to ensure an equitable distribution of the tax.
The Assessing Department is charged by State law with discovering, describing, and valuing real property for taxation purposes.
Functions
- Appraise and assess all real estate
- Monitor all sales and analyze the local real estate market
- Maintain Property Record Card data
- Administer Current Use Program
- Oversee all Tax Exemption and Tax Credit Programs
- Manage Timber Tax and Gravel Tax Programs
- Assist taxpayers and the general public
- Maintain Town's assessment roll by valuation of additions and new construction
- Administer Tax Abatements
- Provide assistance to other departments as needed
OTHER SERVICES AND FEES
Tax Cards For Recorded Property Owner - No Charge
Person other than Property Owner - $1.00
Sales Map
Tax Maps updated to 4/1/07
Fee per Sheet (11"x17") - $1.00
Fee per Sheet (full-size 24"x36") - $10.00
Full digital set in PDF format (one CD) - $50.00
Owners List on CD - $25.00
