How does the prevailing real estate market affect assessments?

The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration annually conducts a study that determines the Town’s level of assessment in comparison to recent sales that occurred in Hampton. The result is known as the Assessment to Sales Ratio or Equalization Ratio.

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1. Map/Lot - Where can I find mine?
2. Do you have to pay taxes when visiting Hampton campgrounds?
3. What exemptions and credits are available to taxpayers?
4. What should taxpayers do if they have questions about their assessments?
5. How does a taxpayer file for abatement?
6. How does the prevailing real estate market affect assessments?
7. Why are taxpayers billed for services not received?
8. What is the Town of Hampton tax year? vs. Fiscal year?
9. Must taxpayers pay the bill if they disagree with the assessment?
10. What further recourse does a taxpayer have?
11. How does a property owner change the name or mailing address on a tax bill?
12. May the taxpayer compare assessments to those of their neighbors?
13. How often does the Town update property values?
14. What is the definition of market value?