Vermont Current Use Program
Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Vermont Current Use Program in its Burlington, VT research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Vermont program providing significant property tax reductions for landowners who maintain their land in agricultural, forest, or conservation use. Minimum acreage requirements apply; land use restrictions enforced through easements.
Property tax savings from current use valuation vs. fair market value
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Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Reduces property taxes on enrolled land
- Minimum 25 acres for agricultural/forest use
- Land must remain in qualifying use
- Penalty for withdrawal from program
- Rolling enrollment available
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling enrollment
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Vermont Current Use Program in Burlington?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Vermont Current Use Program in Burlington, VT?
Confirm the application route directly with Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (802) 828-1534. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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