Credits & Exemptions
Assessing
Hit the Road - or Transfer Me

Who's Who or What's What
Just for Fun
100

Applicant must be 65 years old as of April 1st of the tax year, must have lived in NH for at least 3 years, must own real estate property for at least 5 years within the community and their are income limitations ($25,000 for single or $25 for married) 

What is the Elderly Exemption

100

You billed me what??  I didn't own that property as of April 1st.

What is an Administrative Abatement


100

No parking is allowed on any public street between 12am-6am from November 15th to April 15th 

What is the Winter Parking Ban

100

I'm currently the Chair of the Select Board

Who is Shaun Lageuex

100

This area has a total of 14,062 acres of which 24% is made up of water (3,323 acres)

What is the Town of Bristol....


200

This program encourages investment in central business districts by providing temporary tax relief for a finite period of time. 

What is the Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive

200

I'm made up of Town Rate, Local School, State School and County Rate

What is the Tax Rate?  $20.99

200

No person may create a new access to a Class V or Class VI road without first obtaining this......

What is a Driveway permit

200

Having computer issues?  This is our IT company...

Who is NESSIT


200

Okay, so the applicant doesn't agree that their property is located in a wetland or where they propose to do any work is in a wetland....what should they do?

What is apply for a Special Use Permit or Incorrectly Delineate Wetlands application 

300

This is the State agency that administers the tax laws of NH.

What is the Dept of Revenue Administration (DRA).

300

This assessment of my property is meant to encourage preservation of open spaces and conserving land.  I have the necessary 10 acres.  

What is Current Use

300

If I want to see if my house may have access to Town Water....where could I look to potentially see if it's available?

What is an Outguide

300

Mandy Irving is our main point of contact for this assessing company that the Town is contracted with

Who is Commerford, Nieder & Perkins LLC

300

We work in the world of acronyms so what is a PCC?  

Preliminary Conceptual Consultation

400

These two forms are necessary when a Veteran, who's property is listed in a Trust wishes for the 1st time to apply for the Tax credit.

What is the PA29 - Permanent Application for Property Tax Credit & Exemptions and,

PA 33 - Statement of Qualification (Life Estates/Trusts)

400

If a homeowner wanted to check their property card - what are their options?

What is contact the Assessing/Land Use Department - or go to the Town website, under Assessing, c

hoose Property Cards - Avitar, select Guest and key in the specific information.

400

In order to use this Town service, you must be a resident of the Town, purchase this permit and only visit the 3 days that it's open.

What is the Transfer Station:  Monday, Wednesday & Saturdays

400

If you have a special property with a condition that imposes hardships to your land, like a stream or an oddly shaped plot, you may qualify for this...

What is a Variance


400

Joanne's birthday is in this month

What is January


500

We work in a world of acronyms and this one isn't EEK (because I scared you), it's ERZ which stands for

What is Economic Revitalization Zones

500

We are the seven districts within the Town of Bristol

What is: Corridor Commercial, Downtown Commercial, Industrial, Lake District, Rural, Village Commercial, Village Residential


500

By law, the Town cannot expend town money on any of these types of roads

What is any private or Class VI road.  These roads are maintained by individual landowners or through a homeowner's agreement.

500

We establish policies, set long term goals and direction of municipal services, and review budgetary expenditures and other appropriations deemed necessary for municipal services 

Who is the Select Board

500

If you call extension 118, this is who you would reach

Who is Mike