Tax Collector / Auto Registration

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Tax Collector's Office to collect all funds due to the City of Rochester while serving customers in a professional and courteous manner.  The Tax Collector's Office collects all funds due to the City of Rochester through property taxes, water and sewer user charges, automobile registration fees, and other revenue from all City departments.

Property Taxes

• 2026 June Property Tax bills are scheduled to be mailed June 10, 2026. Due Date is July 10, 2026.
• Current tax rate: 2025 Tax Rate is $15.30. 2024 Tax Rate: $14.85; 2023 Tax Rate: $25.74. The 2026 tax rate will be set by the NH DRA in late fall 2026.
• Payments returned for any reason, including echecks, will be assessed a $25 returned payment fee by the City of Rochester. 
• If using Bill Pay through your bank please use our physical address of City of Rochester, 150 Wakefield St, Suite 271, Rochester NH 03867.

Water/Sewer Bills

• Payments can be made online (for an additional fee) here: Pay Bills. Please enter JUST your account number. If you encounter any issues please call (603) 332-1136.
• Payments can be submitted in person or by mail addressed to Tax Collector's Office, 150 Wakefield St, Suite 271, Rochester NH 03867. You may also drop off in the night drop box outside Entrance A of the building at the same address.
• If using Bill Pay through your bank please make sure the mailing address is City of Rochester, 150 Wakefield St, Suite 271, Rochester NH  03867

Pay Online

To see fees for paying property tax bills online please click the link below: