Disabled Person Exemption

New Hampshire Disabled Person Exemption

Verified Jul 2026 · N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 72:37

New Hampshire offers property tax relief for homeowners with disabilities. Exemption for the Blind a $15,000 reduction and reduces your home's taxable value. It is available to owner-occupants of a primary residence.

Exemption for the Blind

Who qualifies

Ownership: Owns and occupies the residential real estate as the primary residence.
Residency: New Hampshire resident who is legally blind as determined by the blind services program of the bureau of vocational rehabilitation, department of education.

How much it saves

Worked example — a $300,000 home at New Hampshire's median effective rate (~1.93%):

~$290/year

Estimate — this is an estimate, not a quoted bill.

Your county's rate differs — use the calculator for a figure tuned to where you live.

How to apply

Application required: Yes
Deadline: April 15 (Form PA-29 filed with the municipality).
Renewal: other — PA-29 is a permanent application; the exemption continues while eligibility and ownership continue.
Official application form

Verified Jul 2026 · N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 72:37

Official sources:

gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/V/72/72-37.htm

Amount cross-checked against a second official artifact: revenue.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt736/files/documents/pa-29-permanent-appl-property-tax-credit-form.pdf.

By Sharon Ben-MosheHow we verify & estimate

Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the disabled person exemption in New Hampshire?: Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 72:37, Exemption for the Blind is available to owner-occupants of a primary residence. Owns and occupies the residential real estate as the primary residence. New Hampshire resident who is legally blind as determined by the blind services program of the bureau of vocational rehabilitation, department of education.
How much does the disabled person exemption save in New Hampshire?: It provides a $15,000 reduction. As an estimate, on a $300,000 home taxed at New Hampshire's median effective rate (1.93%), that is roughly $290 per year. This is an estimate from Census ACS data, not an actual bill.
Do I have to apply for the disabled person exemption?: Yes — an application is required, and the deadline is: April 15 (Form PA-29 filed with the municipality).. The official form is linked in the sources below.
Does the disabled person exemption renew automatically?: Renewal rules vary. PA-29 is a permanent application; the exemption continues while eligibility and ownership continue.

Exemption for the Blind

Who qualifies

Ownership: Owns and occupies the residential real estate as the primary residence.
Residency: New Hampshire resident who is legally blind as determined by the blind services program of the bureau of vocational rehabilitation, department of education.

How much it saves

Worked example — a $300,000 home at New Hampshire's median effective rate (~1.93%):

~$290/year

Estimate — this is an estimate, not a quoted bill.

Your county's rate differs — use the calculator for a figure tuned to where you live.

How to apply

Application required: Yes
Deadline: April 15 (Form PA-29 filed with the municipality).
Renewal: other — PA-29 is a permanent application; the exemption continues while eligibility and ownership continue.
Official application form

Verified Jul 2026 · N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 72:37

Official sources:

gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/V/72/72-37.htm

Amount cross-checked against a second official artifact: revenue.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt736/files/documents/pa-29-permanent-appl-property-tax-credit-form.pdf.

By Sharon Ben-MosheHow we verify & estimate

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the disabled person exemption in New Hampshire?

Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 72:37, Exemption for the Blind is available to owner-occupants of a primary residence. Owns and occupies the residential real estate as the primary residence. New Hampshire resident who is legally blind as determined by the blind services program of the bureau of vocational rehabilitation, department of education.

How much does the disabled person exemption save in New Hampshire?

It provides a $15,000 reduction. As an estimate, on a $300,000 home taxed at New Hampshire's median effective rate (1.93%), that is roughly $290 per year. This is an estimate from Census ACS data, not an actual bill.

Do I have to apply for the disabled person exemption?

Yes — an application is required, and the deadline is: April 15 (Form PA-29 filed with the municipality).. The official form is linked in the sources below.

Does the disabled person exemption renew automatically?

Renewal rules vary. PA-29 is a permanent application; the exemption continues while eligibility and ownership continue.