Assessing Department

Announcement: New Office Hours for the Assessing Department

The Town of Rye is making changes to the office hours for the Assessing Department to manage our resources more effectively. Starting the week of July 1, 2024, the Assessing Department will be open to the public two days a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

For any inquiries or assistance, please feel free to reach the Assessing Department by phone at 603-379-8270 or visit during business hours. Calls made after hours will be directed to voicemail, and we encourage you to leave a message; it will be promptly returned during business hours.

If you have an urgent matter that requires immediate attention after hours, please call 603-785-5805 or send an email to smarsh@mrigov.com.

We appreciate your understanding as we adjust our office hours to ensure the efficient use of town resources.

2023 TAX RATE-TOWN $8.03-RYE BEACH - $8.32-JENNESS-$8.18-RYE WATER-$8.57

2023 RATIO- 75.70%

Mission Statement

The purpose of the assessing function is to develop, through an annual appraisal process, equitable assessments for all properties within the Town. This assures that each taxpayer pays their fair share of the annual tax levy of the Town in accordance with State Statutes. Your assessing office strives to provide the best possible customer service. Information regarding: assessments, tax exemptions, tax credits, tax deferrals, current use assessments, conservation restriction assessments, abatement requests, gravel and timber tax is available through this office.

The Town now has GIS (Geographical Information System) Data Parcel information AND Vision Appraisal online database. The public can now view updated parcel information by clicking the Vision logo also to verify owner information when abutter labels are printed from our GIS online system