Veteran's Service Connected Total Disability Credit

Credit Amount: $2,500 to be subtracted from annual tax bill ($1,250 bi-annually).

Filing Deadline:  April 15th

Guidelines:

• Resident of New Hampshire as of April 1st of the application year.
• Disability must be total and permanent service-connected injury (regardless of dates served).
• Honorably discharged from service.
• Owner of property on April 1st of application year which must be principal place of abode.

Documents Required:

• PA-29 Application Form. (See below)
• “Certificate of Release or Discharge of Active Duty” form DD-214, Member 4 outlining character of service (or equivalent depending upon which branch of service was served) or Veteran State Council Approved Document.
• “Summary of Benefits” letter from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs stating Branch and character of service, disability status and effective date disabled.
• Photo ID
• If your property is held in a trust, you must submit a PA-33 “Statement of Qualification” form and submit a copy of your trust document indicating that you own equitable title or beneficial interest for life in the property.
• Additional supporting documentation may be required upon review.

Note:  If you are receiving a Veteran’s Credit in any other Town, City or State, you are NOT eligible to receive a Veteran’s Credit in Durham.  This credit is listed in RSA 72:35 of the State statutes.

Notify the Assessor's Office at tcutler@ci.durham.nh.us with any changes of address as that may necessitate re-applying for this credit.