FAQs

Assessing

What is the Town of Gilmanton Tax Rate?

How do I get property record cards and property maps?

What is the Abatement Process and its Deadlines?

Where can I get information on exemptions?

Building & Code Enforcement

Does the Town have a Septic Plan for my property?

Do I need a permit for a new well and septic system?

I want to build a house. Can you tell me what I need to do?

Does the Town have a Plot Plan for my property?

How do I get a Building Permit?

Cemetery Trustees

What are Perpetual or General Care Funds (Care Fund) and can I create a Care Fund if I already have a burial site?

I am doing Genealogy research. Who can I contact to get further information?

I wish to purchase a burial site or "Right to Inter" in the Town of Gilmanton.

I own a burial site in a Gilmanton Cemetery, how do I make arrangements for a burial?

What is a Right to Inter, and how does it differ from a burial lot purchase?

Conservation Commission

What does current use mean?

What is a conservation easement?

What is a forester?

What is a Town Forest?

What is a vernal pool?

Fire

Where can I obtain oil burner installation permits?

How do I find out about hydrants in town?

Who do I contact for information on burning brush and where do I obtain a burn permit?

Gilmanton Youth Organization (GYO)

Is GYO a charitable organization?

Is GYO volunteer run?

What sports does GYO offer?

Planning

Do I need a permit to install/repair my dock or retaining wall on shoreline?

When does the Planning Board meet and what are the submissions deadlines/requirements?

How can abutters or interested citizens raise concerns about a project to the Planning Board?

Do I need Planning Board approval for my project?

Do I need a permit to fill a low spot on my property?

Planning Board

When does the Planning Board meet and what are the submissions deadlines/requirements?

How can abutters or interested citizens raise concerns about a project to the Planning Board?

Do I need Planning Board approval for my project?

Do I need a permit to install/repair my dock or retaining wall on shoreline?

Do I need a permit to fill a low spot on my property?

Police

When and how do I register my dog?

How can I report a hazard in my neighborhood?

How do a I get a finger print card completed for employment or other purposes?

How do I obtain copies of police reports and other police records?

What does the Animal Control Officer do?

Public Works / Highway

If I see an unusual amount of water in the road what should I do?

I have noticed that Beavers are building a dam and creating a potential water problem who should I call?

If I see a pothole in the road who should I call?

Who should I call if I see a street sign or stop sign down?

Supervisors of the Checklist

How do I register to vote?

Town Clerk / Tax Collector

What are the Agricultural/Tractor/ Farm plate requirements?

Can I get an Antique title for my Antique Vehicle?

How do I change my mailing address on my tax bill?

How do I register to vote?

Who do I make my check out to?

Transfer Station

2024 Holiday Schedule

How do I use the Transfer Station?

How do I recycle?

What can I bring to the Transfer Station?

Voting / Elections

When are elections held?

How do I register to vote?