Blind, Disabled, Deaf Exemption Application - Form 1

Disabled & Deaf Exemption Application - Form 2

BLIND EXEMPTION  (RSA 72:37) - http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/V/72/72-37.htm

Any person owning residential real estate upon which they reside, who is legally blind, as determined by the blind services of the vocational rehabilitation division of the New Hampshire Department of Education. A letter of certification from the NH Dept. of Education must accompany the exemption application.  The term residential real estate as used in this section shall mean the same as defined in RSA 72:29.

Certification letters to be obtained from:
        State of New Hampshire
        Department of Education
        Bureau of Services for Blind and Visually Impaired
        21 S. Fruit Street, Suite 20
        Concord, NH  03301-8530
        Tel: (603) 271-3537
        Fax: (603) 271-3816

o       Exemption amount:    $30,000 reduction of assessed value

DEAF EXEMPTION: (RSA 72:38 b) - http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/V/72/72-38-b.htm

Any deaf person or person with severe hearing impairment may qualify for an exemption on their property which is occupied as the principal place of abode. Applicant must also meet the following criteria:

Ø      Must be a NH resident for at least three consecutive years prior to April 1 in the year which the exemption is claimed.

Ø      Property must meet the definition of real estate per RSA 72:39-a(c)

Ø      Yearly income limits: single $25,000, married $45,000

Ø      Asset limits:$40,000 excluding residence as defined in RSA 72:39-a(c)

Ø      Must be principal place of abode

o       Exemption amount:    $30,000 reduction of assessed value

DISABLED EXEMPTION: (RSA 72:37 b) - http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/V/72/72-37-b.htm

Any person who is eligible under Title II or Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act for benefits may apply for an exemption on their property.  A letter from the Social Security Administration stating eligibility must accompany the application. Applicant must also meet the following:

Ø      Must be a NH resident for at least five consecutive years prior to April 1 in the year which the exemption is claimed.

Ø      Must have owned the residence individually or jointly, or if the residence is owned by spouse, they must have been married for at least five years.

Ø      Property must meet the definition of real estate per RSA 72:39-a(c)

Ø      Yearly income limits: single $25,000, married $45,000

Ø      Asset limits:$40,000 excluding residence as defined in RSA 72:39-a(c)

Ø      Must be principal place of abode

o       Exemption amount:    $30,000 reduction of assessed value