Tax Lien & Collector Deed Statute: N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 80:58 et seq. Selectmen Private Sale of Tax Deeded Property Available

New Hampshire Tax Sale Auctions & OTC Lands

New Hampshire towns execute real estate tax liens earning 14% interest. If unredeemed after 2 years, a tax deed is executed to the municipality. Explore all 10 counties below for auction schedules, online bidding portals, and over-the-counter purchases.

State Legal Rules
Statutory Return: 14% Annual Statutory Interest (18% pre-lien)
Redemption: 2 Years from Tax Lien Execution Date
Primary Platform: Town Sealed Bid Auction / In-Person

All 10 Counties in New Hampshire

Click any county for direct platform links, required deposit amounts, and lands available lists.

Hillsborough County Pop: 427.354
Platform: Town Sealed Bid Auction / In-Person
Official: Hillsborough County Town/City Tax Collector
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Rockingham County Pop: 320.689
Platform: Town Sealed Bid Auction / In-Person
Official: Rockingham County Town/City Tax Collector
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Merrimack County Pop: 157.103
Platform: Town Sealed Bid Auction / In-Person
Official: Merrimack County Town/City Tax Collector
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Strafford County Pop: 133.243
Platform: Town Sealed Bid Auction / In-Person
Official: Strafford County Town/City Tax Collector
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Grafton County Pop: 93.146
Platform: Town Sealed Bid Auction / In-Person
Official: Grafton County Town/City Tax Collector
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Cheshire County Pop: 77.703
Platform: Town Sealed Bid Auction / In-Person
Official: Cheshire County Town/City Tax Collector
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Belknap County Pop: 65.027
Platform: Town Sealed Bid Auction / In-Person
Official: Belknap County Town/City Tax Collector
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Carroll County Pop: 52.448
Platform: Town Sealed Bid Auction / In-Person
Official: Carroll County Town/City Tax Collector
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Sullivan County Pop: 43.969
Platform: Town Sealed Bid Auction / In-Person
Official: Sullivan County Town/City Tax Collector
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Coos County Pop: 31.372
Platform: Town Sealed Bid Auction / In-Person
Official: Coos County Town/City Tax Collector
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How Tax Sales Operate in New Hampshire

Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 80:58 et seq., delinquent property taxes follow a precise statutory timeline. Understanding the difference between bidding on Tax Lien & Collector Deed and purchasing over-the-counter is essential for investors.

Bidding & Auction Process

Auctions are conducted online via Town Sealed Bid Auction / In-Person or in person by the Town/City Tax Collector. Winning bidders are required to tender payment via wire transfer, certified check, or ACH within statutory deadlines.

Over-The-Counter Lands (Selectmen Private Sale of Tax Deeded Property)

In New Hampshire, unsold properties or tax lien certificates become available as Selectmen Private Sale of Tax Deeded Property. Buyers can purchase these parcels directly over-the-counter without attending an open outcry auction.

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