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The City of Dover, NH is a great place to live, work, and play. Dover is conveniently located in the seacoast area of New Hampshire. Settled in 1623, Dover is the oldest permanent settlement in New Hampshire and the 7th oldest in the United States.
The City of Dover, NHis ranked one of the top 100 communities in the United States and one of the nation's top communities for young people.

Source: CNN/Money and America's Promise Alliance
The City of Dover, NHboasts superior municipal services, an exceptional school system, outstanding parks and recreation services, and numerous cultural destinations and events.
The City of Dover, NHis the fastest-growing city in New Hampshire.

Source: U.S. Census
The City of Dover, NHis home to a vibrant and thriving business community.

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Tax bills to be mailed this week, due June 1

posted on 4/28/2026
Property tax bills will be mailed to property owners on Friday, May 1. It’s the second half of the annual tax bill, due Monday, June 1, 2026.
Property tax payments can be made online by clicking the "Pay My Bill" button on the City's home page at www.dover.nh.gov. Payment of property tax bills is only available for current-year tax bills and is not available for properties with prior-year tax liens. The payment processing company charges a fee to complete an online transaction. For credit card payments, the fee is 2.5% of the payment. For electronic check payments (ACH), there is a $1 fee. Credit cards accepted include Mastercard and Visa. Discover and American Express are not accepted.
Payment can also be made by mail, in person at the City Clerk and Tax Collector's Office, or by using the dropbox in the vestibule of the Customer Service Center at City Hall, which is accessible from the Locust Street side of City Hall.
As calculated and certified by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration, the City of Dover's property tax rate for fiscal year 2026 (tax year 2025) is $19.68 per $1,000 assessed valuation....more
Nebi Park remains closed during construction

posted on 4/23/2026
Construction continues at Nebi Park in Dover’s Waterfront District, and residents are being reminded that the park and pavilion area remain closed to the public until the site officially opens in June. While residents and businesses have begun moving into portions of the new development, the park itself is still an active construction zone and is not yet accessible. Residents and visitors are asked to stay out of the park and pavilion area for their safety and to allow work to continue without interruption.
The Waterfront District is the mixed-use neighborhood taking shape on the former Cochecho waterfront redevelopment site. Once fully built, the district is expected to include about 418 residential units and roughly 26,000 square feet of commercial space, along with public amenities such as Nebi Park and the waterfront pavilion.
Nebi Park, named using the Abenaki word for "bend in the river," is the new public waterfront park being created as part of the project. The park pavilion will include recreation space, restrooms, and space for uses such as concessions, boat storage, or kayak rentals. Plans are underway for the park and pavilion grand opening....more

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