The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development
Land Use Toolbox
Vermont - Fiscal Impact/Taxation
links
University
of Vermont
Vermont
Heritage Network,
http://www.uvm.edu/~vhnet/home.html
Description:
The mission of the Vermont Heritage Network (VHN) is to stimulate awareness
and appreciation of Vermont's cultural heritage and built environment.
Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Historic Preservation
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Agency
of Agriculture, Food, and Markets
Current
Use Program,
http://www.vermontagriculture.com/currentuse.htm
Description:
The Current Use Program offers landowners use value property taxation
based on the productive value of land rather than based on the traditional
"highest and best" use of the land. The Current Use Program
includes a Land Use Change Tax as a disincentive to develop land. The
tax is 20 percent of the fair market value of a property, or, in the case
of the sale of part of a property, a pro rata share of the fair market
value of the entire property.
Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Land Preservation
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Connecticut
River Joint Commissions
Connecticut
River Joint Commissions,
http://www.crjc.org/
Description:
The catalyst for cooperatively meeting the Valley's challenges is the
Connecticut River Joint Commissions, who seek a strong and vibrant economy
while capitalizing on the natural wealth of this place. Capitalizing without
corrupting means conserving. Helping Valley people achieve that balance
and finding the resources to ensure that quality of life is the role of
the Connecticut River Joint Commissions.
Topics: Ag & Rural Change, Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Intergovernmental Cooperation, Healthy Communities, Historic Preservation, Land Preservation, Planning/Zoning, Transportation, Water/Sewer, What You Can Do With Others
Jurisdiction: New Hampshire, Vermont
Conservation
Law Foundation Ventures
Conservation
Law Foundation Ventures,
http://www.clfventures.org/
Description:
CLF Ventures is redefining environmental advocacy. Through innovative
partnerships with private and public sector clients, we combine CLF's
longstanding reputation for environmental protection with our financial
and business transaction skills. As a result, we are able to provide our
clients with innovative solutions to complex environmental problems.
Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Land Preservation, Planning/Zoning, Transportation
Jurisdiction: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
Department
of Housing and Community Affairs
Division
for Historic Preservation,
http://www.dhca.state.vt.us/HistoricSites/index.htm
Description:
The Division for Historic Preservation is the public agency designated
to be the advocate for historic and prehistoric properties in Vermont.
Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Healthy Communities, Historic Preservation, Planning/Zoning, Transportation
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Department
of Taxes
Property
Valuation and Review,
http://www.state.vt.us/tax/pvr.htm
Description:
Property Valuation and Review deals with property tax assessment and administration.
Most of its major functions are carried out through contact with Vermont
municipalities rather than individual property owners. The division administers
a Use Value Appraisal program for farm buildings, agricultural land and
managed forest land. The division is also responsible for the assessment
of railroads and freightline equipment companies. The division includes
the Vermont Mapping Program, which provides orthophotographic base maps
for property mapping and planning.
Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Preservation
Trust of Vermont
Preservation
Trust of Vermont,
http://www.ptvermont.org/
Description:
The Preservation Trust of Vermont is a charitable, nonprofit organization
founded in 1980 to initiate, stimulate and assist local and statewide
efforts to preserve and use Vermont's rich collection of historic, architectural
cultural and community resources.
Topics: Ag & Rural Change, Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Healthy Communities, Historic Preservation, Planning/Zoning, Transportation
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Secretary
of State
Municipal
Information,
http://www.sec.state.vt.us/municipal
Description:
This new Municipal Information web page is designed for local officials
and members of the public who are looking for information about Vermont's
municipal governments and the laws that apply to them. Our on-line Publications
include handbooks on many topics including Vermont's open government laws,
school district governance, property tax appeals and Vermont's local land
use regulations. We provide contact information for Vermont's cities and
towns, links to the Vermont laws and other organizations that serve Vermont's
local governments.
Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Planning/Zoning
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Vermont
Department of Libraries
Supreme
Court Opinions,
http://dol.state.vt.us/WWW_ROOT/000000/HTML/SUPCT.HTML
Description:
A searchable index of Vermont Supreme Court opinions.
Topics: Ag & Rural Change, Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Historic Preservation, Housing, Land Preservation, Planning/Zoning, Transportation, Water/Sewer
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Vermont
Housing Finance Agency
Vermont
Housing Finance Agency,
http://www.vhfa.org/
Description:
Since 1974 Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) has provided low cost
homeownership financing to more than 24,000 Vermont families and financed
the construction or rehabilitation of more than 6,700 affordable apartments.
By issuing bonds and allocating housing tax credits, VHFA is able to assist
low- and moderate-income Vermonters with the purchase and production of
housing to meet their needs.
Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Housing
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Vermont
Legislature
Vermont
Statutes Online,
http://www.leg.state.vt.us/statutes/statutes2.htm
Description:
The Vermont Statutes Online is an unofficial copy of the Vermont Statutes
Annotated, provided as a convenience. It has NOT been edited for publication.
Topics: Ag & Rural Change, Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Historic Preservation, Housing, Land Preservation, Planning/Zoning, Transportation, Water/Sewer
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Vermont
Use Value Appraisal Coalition
Vermont
Use Value Appraisal Coalition,
http://www.gwriters.com/uvac/cutc.htm
Description:
Vermont's working landscape is our heritage and our future. And it could
be lost forever. That's why the Vermont Use Value Appraisal Coalition
advocates a long-term system of equitable taxation for agricultural and
forest lands today.
Topics: Fiscal Impact/Taxation, Land Preservation
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Preservation Trust of Vermont
10 Reasons why Vermont's homegrown economy matters, www.ptvermont.org
Description: 50 Proven ways to restore and revive it.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, transportation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Preservation Trust of Vermont
State Highway project in your town: A primer for citizens & public officials, www.ptvermont.org
Description: Front Page .
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, transportation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Preservation Trust of Vermont
State Highway project in your town: A primer for citizens & public officials, www.ptvermont.org
Description: Authors Notes to publication.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, transportation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Preservation Trust of Vermont
State Highway project in your town: A primer for citizens & public officials, www.ptvermont.org
Description: Design principles; rules, laws, process affecting highway projects.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, transportation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Preservation Trust of Vermont
State Highway project in your town: A primer for citizens & public officials, www.ptvermont.org
Description: Laws, reports and opinions.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, transportation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities, ag&rural change
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Univ of Vermont Extensioin
Citizen Participation Strategies for Municipal Planning in Vermont -Factsheets, www.uvm.org
Description: Factsheet #1: Intro to citizens benefits of participation in municipal planning.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Univ of Vermont Extensioin
Citizen Advisory Groups - Factsheet #5, www.uvm.edu
Description: #5: Granting decision making power to community members.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Univ of Vermont Extensioin
Community Planning Surveys - Factsheet #3, www.uvm.edu
Description: #3: Design and conduct community survey .
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Univ of Vermont Extensioin
Community Plannig Survey Technical Appendix, www.uvm.edu
Description: Appendix:Technical step by step explanation of survey process.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Univ of Vermont Extensioin
Community Visioning Events- Factsheet #4, www.uvm.edu
Description: #4: Large community meetings to facilitate collaboration in the municipal plan.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Univ of Vermont Extensioin
Public Meetings and Hearings - Factsheet #2, www.uvm.edu
Description: #2: Backbone of community involvement in municipal planning.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Vermont
Univ of Vermont Extensioin
Using Local Media Resources - Factsheet #6, www.uvm.edu
Description: #6: Tips/suggestions for dealing w/reporters, writing news releasesÂ…how to get word out.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, housing, historic preservation, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities
Jurisdiction: Vermont
EPA
State Brownfields & Voluntary Response Program:Region 1, www.epa.gov
Description: Region 1: CT; ME; MA; NH; RI; VT.
Topics: land preservation, planning&zoning, fiscal impact/taxation, healthy communities,
Jurisdiction: Connecticut, Maine, Massachussetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
NERCRD ©2004
The Toolbox is a joint effort of The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development (NERCRD)
and Penn State Cooperative Extension in Adams County.
This page was last updated on July 13, 2005.
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