Pay a Derry property tax bill or contact the Tax Collector
The Town of Derry Tax Collector handles property-tax payments at the Derry Municipal Center and provides online, in-person, mail, drop-box and drive-up payment options.
Use this page to find the official payment system, current office hours, payment fees, billing schedule and the correct department when your question is about an assessment rather than a payment.
Derry Municipal Center, 14 Manning Street.
Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Official portal lists a $1.50 fee.
3.65%, with a $2.50 minimum fee.
How to pay Town of Derry property tax
Derry accepts property-tax payments through several official channels. The best method depends on whether you need immediate online access, want to pay by check, or need staff assistance with the account.
Use the Town’s Municipal Self Service property-tax portal to search an account and make an electronic payment.
Tax payments can be made in person at 14 Manning Street during Tax Collector operational hours.
The Town also accepts mailed payments and provides drop-box and drive-up options.
Pay a Derry tax bill online
How to find a Derry property tax bill
The official portal provides several ways to find an account, which is useful if you do not have the paper bill in front of you.
Town of Derry Tax Collector office address and hours
14 Manning Street
Derry, NH 03038
Fax: 603-956-9706
7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Online property-tax payment fees
The Derry property-tax portal accepts credit cards, debit cards and electronic checks. The portal currently publishes specific fees for credit-card and e-check payments.
| Method | Published fee | Practical point |
|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 3.65%, minimum $2.50 | The fee rises with the payment amount. |
| Electronic check | $1.50 | For many tax payments, this can cost less than a percentage-based credit-card fee. |
| Check or cash | No online convenience fee listed | The portal states that check or cash payments can be made at the Derry Municipal Center. |
When Derry property tax bills are issued
Derry normally issues two property-tax bills each year. The two bills are not calculated in exactly the same way.
| Bill | Typical timing | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| First bill | Mailed near the end of May; normally due July 1 | It is an estimated bill, generally based on one-half of the previous year’s tax. |
| Final bill | Usually mailed in late October or early November | It uses the finalized tax rate and assessed value, less the payment credited from the first bill. The Town states the final bill is due 30 days after mailing. |
The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration sets the final tax rate in the fall. Because the final due date depends on when the rate is approved and the bill is mailed, use the due date printed on your actual bill rather than assuming the same December date every year.
Derry property tax rate and the 2026 revaluation
The Town reports that the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration set Derry’s finalized 2025 tax rate at $18.99. That figure should not automatically be used to predict a later bill.
Derry is also conducting a 2026 revaluation. The Town’s revaluation guidance says the new tax rate is expected to be established by the Department of Revenue Administration in November and specifically warns owners not to use the current rate to estimate taxes from a newly updated assessment.
Pay by mail, drop box or drive-up
The official portal directs check payments to:
Town of Derry14 Manning Street
Derry, NH 03038
Use the remittance information supplied with your bill when available.
The Town has a payment drop box along the drive-through lane beside the pneumatic-tube stand.
Do not put cash in the drop box. The Town describes it as an option for check payments outside normal hours.
The Tax Collector lists the drive-up window as an available channel for tax payments.
If you need help resolving an account issue, calling the office first may prevent an unnecessary trip.
Tax Collector vs. Assessor: who handles your question?
The Tax Collector and Assessor work with the same property-tax system but handle different parts of it. Sending an assessment problem to the payment counter can delay the answer you need.
| Your question | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Current tax bill, balance or payment | Tax Collector | The Tax Collector is responsible for collecting property taxes and other Town receipts. |
| Property value or assessment | Assessor | The Assessor determines property values used for taxation. |
| Abatement, exemption or tax credit | Assessor | Derry’s Assessing Department publishes these programs and assessment-related processes. |
| Payment already made but account still appears unpaid | Tax Collector | Have the payment date, method and confirmation information available so staff can identify the transaction. |
Phone: 603-432-6104
Secretarial staff hours published by the Town: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Low- and moderate-income property-tax relief
New Hampshire’s DP-8 program may provide a state refund for part of the state education property tax paid by an eligible homeowner. Derry’s official guidance says both Derry and East Derry properties can qualify when the program requirements are met.
Common Derry property-tax problems
I cannot find my property in the online system
Try a different official search field. For address searches, follow the portal’s instruction to omit the street type. For Parcel ID searches, remove the dashes. If the account still cannot be identified, contact the Tax Collector rather than guessing which record is yours.
My assessment looks wrong
The Tax Collector collects the bill but does not set the property’s assessed value. Assessment questions, exemptions, credits and abatements belong with the Derry Assessor.
I paid but need to verify the payment
Check the current account through the official portal and keep your confirmation, canceled check or other payment record. Contact the Tax Collector if the payment is not reflected as expected.
I missed a due date
Check the official account for the current amount due before sending a payment because the amount may no longer match the original paper bill. Contact the office when you need clarification about a delinquent balance.
I need to pay after office hours
The online portal remains the simplest remote option. For check payments, Derry also publishes a 24-hour drop box beside the drive-through lane. Do not put cash in that box.
Town of Derry Tax Collector FAQ
What are the Derry Tax Collector office hours?
The Town publishes Tax Collector operational hours as Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Check current Town notices for holiday or emergency closures.
Where is the Derry NH Tax Collector office?
The office is in the Derry Municipal Center at 14 Manning Street, Derry, NH 03038.
Can I pay Derry property tax online?
Yes. Derry provides an official Municipal Self Service property-tax portal for reviewing and paying tax bills online.
How much does an online Derry property-tax payment cost?
The official portal currently lists a 3.65% credit-card fee with a $2.50 minimum and a $1.50 electronic-check fee. Verify the amount displayed at checkout because payment fees can change.
How many property-tax bills does Derry issue each year?
Derry normally issues two property-tax bills. The first estimated bill is typically mailed near the end of May and due July 1. The final bill is generally mailed in late October or early November and is due 30 days after mailing.
Who should I call about my assessed property value?
Assessment questions belong with the Derry Assessor, not the Tax Collector. The Assessor’s published phone number is 603-432-6104.
Verify information with the Town of Derry
Use official Town or state resources for the final transaction, current balance, filing requirement or deadline.
Office details, services, staff and Town tax resources.
Town of Derry Tax CollectorSearch tax accounts and review available online payment options.
Derry Municipal Self ServiceAssessment data, abatements, exemptions, credits and property-value questions.
Derry AssessorCurrent Town information about updated assessments and the tax-rate process.
Derry 2026 Revaluation
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