Short answer
Milford's 2025 total property tax rate is $25.93 per $1,000 of assessed value, set by the NH Department of Revenue Administration on December 17, 2025. That's about $2,593 a year, or about $216 a month, for each $100,000 of assessed value. On a home assessed at $450,000, property tax adds about $972 a month to the mortgage payment, before insurance.
How does Milford's rate break down?
| 2025, per $1,000 | Milford |
|---|---|
| Town | $6.06 |
| County | $1.38 |
| State education | $1.51 |
| Local education | $16.98 |
| Total | $25.93 |
Local education is the largest part of Milford's rate, as it is in most of its neighbors.
How does Milford compare with nearby towns?
In 2025, Milford's $25.93 was close to Wilton ($26.98) and Brookline ($24.64), and higher than Amherst ($23.98), Mont Vernon ($21.04), Hollis ($18.90) and Nashua ($16.83). Towns assess at different levels and revalue on different schedules, so compare actual bills on the homes you're considering. The buying power tool shows how far one monthly budget goes in each town.
Why does the property tax matter so much in Milford?
Because it's a big part of the monthly payment, a lender counts it when figuring how much you can borrow. Two homes at the same price can qualify differently in Milford and in a lower-rate town, which is why Tom builds the town's rate into every pre-approval.
When will Milford's 2026 rate be set?
The DRA sets each town's rate in the fall. Milford's 2025 rate was one of the later ones, set December 17, 2025.
Next step: Elite Mortgage Group's office is at 300 Elm Street in Milford. Send Tom the address of a Milford home and he'll run the payment with its real assessment. No credit pull to start.
Sources
- NH DRA, 2025 municipal tax rates (Milford total and parts, set 12/17/25; neighbor rates)
- Fannie Mae Selling Guide B3-6-02, debt-to-income ratios (taxes count in the monthly housing payment)
- Town of Milford Assessing
Checked November 2, 2026. Rules and dates change, so confirm current details before you rely on them.
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