Its this way in other places as well. NH has a very high property tax dependent on the town of residence. Along the lakes up N many retirees move out of their homes in the summer and rent them to come up with taxes. I know some relief is given but not enough. When they bought the properlty taxes were low. However, real estate in the area has exploded in value making it nearly unaffordable for those on fixed incomes. If you dont pay the taxes eventually the town puts you out of your own home and sells the property for the taxes. Ive seen this happen in my own town. The town attorney saw no problem putting people out...he didnt understand the fuss.
At least NH doesn’t have an income tax or a sales tax.