Personal Property Tax
Due Date: Annually, by February 5.
Tax Rate: $0.38 per $100.00 of the assessed value.
Taxable Items: Any motor vehicle regularly garaged, stored, or parked in Grottoes.
Assessment: Determined by Rockingham County.
Late Payment Penalty: Subject to penalty and interest.
Additional Info: Residents are assessed a Town tax in addition to Rockingham County Personal Property taxes.
Real Estate Tax
Due Date: Annually, by February 5.
Tax Rate: $0.10 per $100.00 of the assessed value.
Assessment: Determined by Rockingham County.
Late Payment Penalty: Subject to penalty and interest.
Additional Info: Residents are assessed a Town tax in addition to Rockingham County Real Estate taxes.
Why Do I Pay Taxes to Both the County and Town?
Towns and counties provide different services. The majority of County tax money goes towards funding the school system. The County also provides fire and rescue services, the court system, landfill, dispatching services, health and welfare benefits, and many other services enjoyed by Town citizens. So you are not paying double taxes, you are just buying services from two separate providers.
Tax Rates
| Grottoes | Rockingham County | |
|---|---|---|
|
Personal Property |
$0.38 |
$3.00 |
|
Real Estate |
$0.10 |
$0.74 |
|
Cigarette Tax |
$0.20/pk |
– |
|
Meals Tax |
5% |
6% |