The TaxLienSimple Index / New Hampshire
New Hampshire Tax-Lien & Tax-Deed Investing
What New Hampshire statute actually pays — return, redemption and bid method — cross-referenced with the live auction inventory we track. Every figure traces to state law or a county source.
Statutes verified Jul 29, 2026
Statutory note. Under the standard RSA 80:58-91 procedure the municipality itself holds the tax lien (not an auctioned investor certificate); third-party investor participation only occurs where a town opts to transfer/assign liens under RSA 80:80, so most NH liens are municipally held.
Counties we track in New Hampshire
No live inventory is currently tracked in New Hampshire. This page updates as counties are added.
New Hampshire tax sale — FAQ
What is the TaxLienSimple Index for New Hampshire?
New Hampshire scores 44/100 (Tier D), ranked #34 of 51 jurisdictions. The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.
How does redemption and return work in New Hampshire?
14% per annum on the recorded lien amount (RSA 80:69), reduced from 18% effective April 1, 2019 Redemption period: 2 years from execution of the tax lien before the collector may deed the property. Under the standard RSA 80:58-91 procedure the municipality itself holds the tax lien (not an auctioned investor certificate); third-party investor participation only occurs where a town opts to transfer/assign liens under RSA 80:80, so most NH liens are municipally held.
What is New Hampshire's statutory return on a tax lien or tax deed purchase?
14% per annum on the recorded lien amount (RSA 80:69), reduced from 18% effective April 1, 2019 Under the standard RSA 80:58-91 procedure the municipality itself holds the tax lien (not an auctioned investor certificate); third-party investor participation only occurs where a town opts to transfer/assign liens under RSA 80:80, so most NH liens are municipally held.
What is the bid method for New Hampshire tax sales?
New Hampshire uses a n/a method for its tax lien sales.
Does New Hampshire use tax-lien auctions or tax-deed sales?
New Hampshire uses a tax lien system. Under the standard RSA 80:58-91 procedure the municipality itself holds the tax lien (not an auctioned investor certificate); third-party investor participation only occurs where a town opts to transfer/assign liens under RSA 80:80, so most NH liens are municipally held.
See the actual parcels in New Hampshire
Browse the live tax-lien, deed and foreclosure inventory we track — search by county, redemption window and opening bid.
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