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HB 1647 · 2026 · House · Ways and Means Committee

Lower property tax on farm structures

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relative to the taxation of farm and farm structures.

Requires municipalities to assess qualifying farm structures at no more than replacement cost less depreciation and the underlying land at no more than 10 percent of market value, and sets penalties for non-payment.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires all municipalities, cities, and towns to assess qualifying farm structures for no more than their replacement costs, less depreciation, and the land under the qualifying farm structures at no more than 10 percent of its market value and sets procedures and penalties for non-payment.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Keith AmmonRPrimeMajority Floor Leader
  • Rep. James SpillaneRChair· Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Rep. Peter BixbyDRanking Member· Environment and Agriculture
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference

Also: Rep. Calvin BeaulierR

Public testimony

5 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

80% support20% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I oppose this bill because it does not expand rights, protections, or transparency for New Hampshire residents and may limit public accountability.”
— Tiffany Gladu, Goffstownopposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2810:00 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 154Public hearing
  • 2026-02-021:00 pmHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-02-022:00 pmHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-06-1510:00 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-06-1511:00 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means HJ 1 P. 29
  2. Jan 28, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:00 am GP 154
  3. Feb 2, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/02/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
  4. Feb 2, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/02/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
  5. Feb 2, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/02/2026 (Vote 19-0; CC) HC 7 P. 24
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 38
  7. Jun 15, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 06/15/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  8. Jun 15, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 06/15/2026 11:00 am GP 159

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.