Town of Madison Assessing

Assessment Data Click Here

See also the 2025 Cyclical Revaluation Report.

In addition to the Assessment Data linked above, assessment and tax map information is available via self-services computer at Town Hall – Monday through Thursday from 8:00am – 4:00 pm.

There is a cost associated with Town Hall printing assessment cards and tax maps.

2020 Equalization Ratio = 99.7%
2021 Equalization Ratio = 75.6%
2022 Equalization Ratio = 63.0%
2023 Equalization Ratio = 55.3%
2024 Equalization Ratio = 51.0%

  • Assessing services are subcontracted to Avitar Associates of Chichester, NH.
  • Assessing software is provided by Avitar Associates of New England.
  • The Terra Map Division of Avitar Associates provides tax mapping services.

If you own a home in Madison that you rent out, short-term or long-term, you may be required under State Law to file a Landlord’s Agent Designated Respondent Affidavit form with the Town Clerk’s Office.

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ASSESSING APPEAL PROCESS

Taxpayer may file an appeal either at the BTLA (RSA 76:16-a) or in the superior court (RSA 76:17), but not both. An appeal must be filed:
1) no earlier than: a) after receiving the municipality’s decision on the abatement application; or b) July 1 following the notice of tax if the municipality has not responded to the abatement application; and
2) no later than September 1 following the notice of tax.

TAX EMEMPTIONS, CREDIT OR DEFERRAL

If you are elderly, blind, a veteran or veteran’s spouse, or unable to pay your taxes due to poverty or other good cause, you may be eligible for a tax exemption, credit or deferral.  The property for which you are claiming must be your primary residence. 

Solar Exemption: The Town offers an exemption equal to 100% of the assessed value of qualifying equipment per NH RSA 72 for person owning real property, which is equipped with solar energy systems, wind-powered energy systems or wood-heating energy systems intended for use at the immediate site.

Farm Structures & Land under Farm Structures: The Town offers an exemption under RSA 79-F for qualifying applicants to encourage the preservation of the State’s productive farms and farm structures.

For details, additional qualifying factors and application information, contact the Selectmen’s Office at 603-367-4332 x302.  Applications must be filed on or before April 15th of the tax year the relief is to be granted.