Vermont taxes 2.4 million acres of private forest on what it grows rather than what a developer would pay; owners who break the deal repay a decade of the difference

Vermont employs a unique tax structure for forest and farmland, emphasizing productivity over market value. Known as the Current Use program, it dramatically reduces property taxes for landowners. Enrolled properties must adhere to a long-term agreement, and any withdrawal or development triggers a hefty land use change tax, effectively safeguarding Vermont’s forests from encroaching development.
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