Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
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Who to contact
- Portsmouth ClerkOfficial records, meetings and licences.
- Phone
- 603-610-7207
- Address
- 1 Junkins Avenue Portsmouth, NH 03801
- Website
- Visit website
- Portsmouth Assessing OfficeProperty valuation and classification.
- Phone
- (603) 610-7249
- Website
- Visit website
- Portsmouth parcel map and property searchVision Government Solutions holds Portsmouth's assessment record cards. Search by address, owner or parcel to see the property record, sketch, land data and as…
- Portsmouth Tax CollectorPortsmouth Tax Collector sends property tax bills and takes payments online, by mail or in person.
- Phone
- (603) 610-7244
- Website
- Visit website
- Portsmouth Planning and ZoningZoning, land use and development review.
- Phone
- (603) 610-7216
- Address
- 1 Junkins Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
- Website
- Visit website
- Portsmouth Building and PermitsBuilding permits and inspections for Portsmouth.
- Phone
- (603) 610-7243
- Website
- Visit website
- Portsmouth Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
- Phone
- (603) 427-1530
- Address
- 680 Peverly Hill Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
- Website
- Visit website
Who handles what in Portsmouth
- Zoning and land use
- Office
- Portsmouth Planning and Zoning, (603) 610-7216
- Building permits
- Office
- Portsmouth Building and Permits, (603) 610-7243
- Property value and homestead
- Office
- Portsmouth Assessing Office, (603) 610-7249
- Property tax bills
- Office
- Portsmouth Tax Collector, (603) 610-7244
- Deeds, mortgages and plats
- Office
- Rockingham County Registry of Deeds, (603)642-5526
- Roads
- City streets
- Portsmouth Public Works, (603) 427-1530
- State highways
- New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT)
Where to find things
- New Hampshire food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official USDA directory entry for New Hampshire: program website, EBT contacts, and application or local-office links where available.
More options
- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- New Hampshire unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Find New Hampshire unemployment insurance program and claim-filing links in the Labor Department’s CareerOneStop directory. Check the state program for eligibility and filing instructions.
More options
- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- USAGov help with energy billsHeating and utility bill assistance
Learn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- New Hampshire child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Federal directory of New Hampshire child care assistance, payment options, and links to the NH Child Care Scholarship program. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services runs the program.
More options
- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- New Hampshire Housing Choice Voucher applicationRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- New Hampshire emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceCash assistance (TANF)
Learn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Child support helpChild support services
Learn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Eldercare LocatorSenior services and aging
Federal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryDisability services
Federal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOVeterans benefits help
Find a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- New Hampshire unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
More options
- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryConsumer complaints and scams
Find your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- USAGov disaster assistance application guideDisaster recovery assistance
Official disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to find who owns a piece of land
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
About Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. In New Hampshire the city assesses your property, sends the tax bill and runs zoning and permits. Deeds are recorded at the county Registry of Deeds, not at the city hall.