Excavation (Gravel) Tax
The Property Bureau is responsible for the administration and enforcement of RSA 72-B Excavation Tax. The gravel appraiser monitors excavation operations to ensure compliance with laws and rules and provides technical assistance to municipalities with regards to RSA 155-E, Local Regulation Excavations and RSA 485-A:17, Terrain Alteration.
Tax Year - April 1 - March 31
Contact Steve Griffin, Gravel Tax Appraiser | (603) 419-9793 | Steven.W.Griffin@dra.nh.gov with questions or concerns.
Municipal Information
- Excavation Tax Billing Worksheets and Warrants
Forms
Form PA-39, Report of Excavated Material, is not available on-line. This document is issued by the Department when an approved PA-38, Intent to Excavate, is received from a municipality. Duplicates may be requested by contacting the Department at (603) 230-5950 or by e-mailing a request to gravel@dra.nh.gov.
Additional Resources
- NH Department of Environmental Services Alteration of Terrain Program Information at https://www.des.nh.gov/land/land-development
- RSA 485-A:17 Environmental Services Alteration of Terrain Permits
Statutes and Administrative Rule
- RSA 72-B Excavation Tax
- RSA 155-E Local Regulation Excavations
- RSA 485-A:17 Terrain Alteration
- Rev 500 Excavation Tax and Taxation of Excavation Area