📌 Seasonal Personal Property Tax – FAQ
Town of Freedom
❓ What is the personal property tax?
The Town of Freedom assesses a personal property tax on all seasonal campers for items located on site as of April 1st each year.
❓ What items are subject to tax?
Eligible taxable items include:
- Unregistered camping units
- Sheds
- Gazebos
- Carports
- Decks
- Add-a-rooms
Important: Park models and destination trailers cannot be registered and will therefore be taxed.
❓ How do I avoid being taxed on my RV?
If your RV is registered:
- Register it in the town where you reside.
- Provide a copy of your current registration to the Danforth Bay Office at check-in and yearly renewal.
- We will submit the documentation to the Town Office for tax purposes.
If you purchase a trailer, be sure to re-title it in your name promptly.
❓ I am not a New Hampshire resident. What should I know?
If your RV remains on campground property year-round and is never removed, you may qualify to register it as a non-resident after completing the appropriate paperwork.
Please note:
- This does not grant residency status in Freedom.
- Under no circumstances may a seasonal camper claim Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort or The Bluffs RV Resort as a permanent residence.
- These properties are vacation destinations only.
- Violations of this policy will result in immediate forfeiture of your seasonal site.
❓ When are tax bills issued?
The tax bill is divided into two 6-month installments:
- First bill: June
- Second bill: December
❓ What if I remove all my items and do not return?
The seasonal camper who had items on site as of April 1st is responsible for the entire year’s tax bill, even if they leave the campground, as long as the site does not become occupied prior to the following April 1st.
- The Town does not prorate tax bills.
- A Removal Form must be completed and returned to the Danforth Bay Office.
❓ What happens if I sell my camping unit on site?
- The seasonal camper of record as of April 1st is responsible for that year’s tax bill based on what was on site.
- A Notice of Sale Form must be completed and returned to the office.
- The new seasonal will be responsible for any remaining tax payments.
- The Town does not prorate tax bills.
❓ What happens if I change seasonal sites?
- The seasonal camper who had items on site as of April 1st is responsible for the entire year’s tax bill, even if they leave the campground, as long as the site does not become occupied prior to the following April 1st.
- If you move to another site and your new site had items on it as of April 1st, you will receive the 2nd tax bill for that site, in addition to the bill for your previous site- unless someone else has already begun to occupy it.
❓ What if I don’t pay my tax bill?
All seasonal campers must remain current on taxes.
- Failure to pay will result in loss of your seasonal site.
- Additionally, the Town may place a lien on your camping unit for unpaid taxes.
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