News and Announcements

  • 2026 Property Tax Rates

    The 2026 final Cornish property tax rate was approved by the NH Department of Revenue on Friday November 6, and has been set at $17.28 per thousand dollars of assessed value. This represents a -0.12% decrease from last year’s rate. Tax bills will be printed the week of November 9 and mailed shortly thereafter. Property tax bills will be due on December 9, 2026. For a breakdown of this year’s tax rate and a prior year comparison, please see the table below.

    Cornish Tax Rate Breakdown with Prior Year Comparison

    20262025%Change
    Town $2.89 $2.68 7.66%
    Local School$11.32$11.57-2.15%
    State School $1.05 $1.03 1.95%
    County $2.02 $2.02 0.00%
    Total$17.28$17.30-0.12%

    For questions about paying your taxes, please contact the Tax Collector. For questions about your property assessment, please contact the Selectmen’s Office.

  • Town Clerk’s Office Closed Wednesday, 11/11/2026

    The Town Clerk’s Office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veteran’s Day.

  • 2026 State General Election Results

    The unofficial results of the 2026 State General Election are available: Cornish 2026 State General Election Unofficial
    Official election results will be posted on the NH Secretary of State website when available: 2026 NH State General Election Results

  • Cornish-Windsor Bridge is Open!

    The Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge will be back open to normal traffic flow. NH DOT has completed the required maintenance earlier than anticipated.

    However, please remember to walk your horse or pay a $2 fine.