Collected and spent
In 2022, Hillsborough County spent about $136.7M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Details
Hillsborough (NH) 2024 — 1.06 per_1000; City of Manchester, NH — Finance Department, Property Tax Rates (five-Where it goes
Seven service lines.
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Who decides
The 3 Commissioners write the budget plan. The county's state lawmakers vote on it as a group.
Details
RSA 24:13, powers of the county convention; RSA 24:1, its members (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The Commissioners send their budget plan to the Convention before May 3. If the Convention has not voted by June 30, it can keep spending at last year's level.
How to reach it
Details
RSA 24:13-c, budget rules for Hillsborough and Rockingham counties, paragraphs III and VII (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Hillsborough County address pays these governments too. Which cities and school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Hillsborough County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 34. Find yours by address.
School districts: 24. Find yours by address.
Sources
Details
Hillsborough (NH) 2024 — 1.06 per_1000; City of Manchester, NH — Finance Department, Property Tax Rates (five-Details
RSA 24:13, powers of the county convention; RSA 24:1, its members (read 2026-10-10)Details
RSA 24:13-c, budget rules for Hillsborough and Rockingham counties, paragraphs III and VII (read 2026-10-10)Details
Hillsborough County Commissioners page (read 2026-10-10)To act on what you have read
Who Taxes Me describes. These three tools, made by the same team, are where you can do something about it. Each opens in a new tab.