Tax Collector

The December Property tax rate has been set at $15.98.

The New tax bills will be mailed out on 12-27-2023. The Due Date is 1-29-2024. You will receive a new tax bill with the word CORRECTED on it. Please ensure payment is made based on the corrected bill. If you've already made a payment, it will be applied to your account.

The Tax Collectors Office can't answer any questions about the assessment Please call the Assessing Department at 603-268-0003. We do not yet have a due date for the upcoming December tax bill. Please check back.

Thank you for your patience. 

Need to REGISTER A MOTOR VEHICLE, TRAILER or BOAT.....

(And Live in Hooksett)

Come see us here in the

TAX COLLECTORS' OFFICE 

for your REGISTRATIONS NEEDS!

For information on available assistance for Property Tax relief due to COVID-19 please visit Home Help NH

You Do Not have to come into the Tax Office to make a Tax Payment!

You can mail your payment with self- addressed envelope, and we will mail you a receipt back..

Also please use our Drop Box. This is located on brick wall by the customer entrance and is checked daily.

Please Note the drop box option for is only available for Property Tax Payments.  Please DO NOT put CASH in the drop box.

We have available to you the following options:

Renewals for Motor Vehicle, Dogs, Payments for Property Taxes and request for Vital Records are now being done online.

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Please select this text or the links below for more Information

PLEASE ALLOW 7 TO 14 BUSINESS DAYS FOR PROCESSING OF YOUR REQUEST

WE ARE NOW AN AUTHORIZED BOAT MUNICIPAL AGENT!

$5.00 ADDITIONAL PER BOAT REGISTRATION  Saf-C2308.10

Any questions regarding the assessments of your property please call the Assessing Department at 603-268-0003.

The Tax Collector's Office now has Notary Service.               

The Tax Collector is now accepting Credit Cards*

** Please Note Effective April 1st 2023** there is a 2.99% convenience fee charged for all credit card transactions and a $2.50 minimum rate.

 This is a fee charge by the credit card company and this fee is not kept by the Town of Hooksett.
*PCI Compliant

ATTENTION: As of January 1, 2015 titles will be required for all vehicles with a model year 2000 and newer FOREVER. Per RSA 261:3

NEW TO HOOKSETT? REGISTERING YOUR MOTOR VEHICLE?? PLEASE SEE THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR SPECIFIC PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS OR CALL THE OFFICE AT (603) 485-9534 TO HAVE YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

Staff Contacts
Contact InfoHours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am to 6:30 pm Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Phone:
(603) 485-9534

Fax:
(603) 268-0049

Address:
Town Hall, Room
35 Main Street
Hooksett, NH 03106
United States
Frequently Asked Questions
How often and when will I get a Tax Bill?
The Town of Hooksett mails out their bills semi-annually. The first bill is an estimate, based on one half of the previous tax rate. This tax bill goes out in June and is due 30 days from when it is mailed, normally beginning of July each year. The second property tax bill is based off the tax rate that is set by the State of New Hampshire each fall. This bill goes out 30 days before the due date.
Effective July 1, 2023 New Fees for Electric Vehicles
Effective July 1, 2023

As defined by NH R.S.A 236:132, I. A Battery electric vehicle will have a surcharge of $100.00 assessed on the registration.

As defined by NH R.S.A 236:132, V. A Plug-In hybrid vehicle will have a surcharge of $50.00 assessed on the registration.
Renewal Requirements for a Business in the Town of Hooksett
A Business in the Town of Hooksett must meet all of the residency requirements as listed under the FAQ.The business must also be ACTIVE or in GOOD STANDING with the New Hampshire Secretary of State.
Proof of Residency Requirements
  • If it is your first time registering a vehicle in the Town of Hooksett NH you must provide proof of residency by providing us with at least one of the following:
  • Lease or rental agreement (properly signed by both parties).
  • Copy of property owner’s current (within 60 days) major utility bill and signed note from that person stating you live there (if the utilities are not billed in your name).
  • Any current (within 60 days) utility bill in your name with service at address provided*
    • Gas (natural propane)
    • Electric
    • Oil
    • Water/sewer
    • Cable/dish service
    • Telephone (for fixed service not cellular/wireless service)
    • *please not past due notices, disconnect letters, and/or welcome letters are not acceptable it must be an actual current (within 60 days) bill.
    • If you are a NEW BUSINESS or Renewing Business to the Town of Hooksett you must be in good standing with the New Hampshire Secretary of State
Thank you, The Town of Hooksett, NH Tax Collector’s office.
How to apply for a dog license?
Click here to visit the Town Clerk's page.
How to apply for a marriage license?
Click here to visit the Town Clerk's page.
What is the tax Year for the Town of Hooksett?
The tax year runs for the first issue tax bill from April 1st through September 30th.

The tax year runs for the second issue tax bill from October 1st through March 31th.