Cheshire County, NH Property Tax Calculator
Cheshire County homeowners pay a median $6,048 a year in property tax, 2.16% of a median $280,100 home: above New Hampshire's 1.66% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Cheshire County by home value, at 2.16%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $4,318 | $360 |
| $300,000 | $6,477 | $540 |
| $400,000 | $8,636 | $720 |
| $500,000 | $10,795 | $900 |
| $750,000 | $16,192 | $1,349 |
| $1,000,000 | $21,590 | $1,799 |
Cheshire County against New Hampshire and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire County | 2.16% | $6,048 | $280,100 | $83,329 |
| New Hampshire | 1.66% | $6,667 | $402,500 | $99,031 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Cheshire County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Cheshire County?
The effective rate is 2.16%: a median $6,048 a year on a median $280,100 home. That's the 1st highest of the 8 New Hampshire counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Cheshire County?
About $8,636 a year, $720 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Cheshire County compare with the rest of New Hampshire?
Its rate is above the state's 1.66%. Across New Hampshire, covered counties range from 0.99% to 2.16%.
How do I lower my Cheshire County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.