HB734 Relative to the state education property tax and the low- and moderate-income homeowners property tax relief program.
Relative to the state education property tax and the low- and moderate-income homeowners property tax relief program.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Expanding property tax relief directly reduces the burden on low and moderate-income homeowners who struggle most with NH's high property taxes.
Your Community
Property tax reform helps prevent displacement of longtime residents and seniors from their homes and communities.
Your Freedom
Tax relief helps people stay in their homes and communities rather than being taxed out.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 49
Sponsor
Richard Ames (D)
The Short Version
Would have reformed the state education property tax and expanded the low- and moderate-income homeowners property tax relief program. NH's heavy property tax burden falls hardest on fixed-income seniors and low-wage workers.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Low and moderate-income homeowners
- ▲ Seniors on fixed incomes
- ▲ Working families
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State budget for expanded relief
- ▼ Potentially higher-income taxpayers
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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