Classified Land – Chapters 61, 61A and 61B

What is the purpose of Chapter 61 programs?
Chapter 61 programs offer a property tax break for landowners willing to commit to keeping some or all of their land undeveloped for a specific period of time. There are three different types of Chapter 61 programs:

Chapter 61 applies to land growing forest products, indluding wood, timber, Christmas trees, and other products produced by forest vegetation. Chapter 61 is a good fit for landowners interested in actively managing their forestland.

Chapter 61A is for land growing agricultural or horticultural products, including fruits, vegetables, ornamental shrubs, timber, animals, and maple syrup. Chapter 61A is a good fit for landowners engaged in agriculture on their land.

Chapter 61B is for land in open space and/or recreation. There is no requirement for land enrolled in Chapter 61B to be managed or have a forestry plan, so Chapter 61B is a good fit for landowners who take a passive approach to their land.

Below you can find links to the application for Chapter classification as well as links to property owner's rights and obligations under Chapter classification. You can also find an income and expense questionnaire for land classified under Chapter 61A.


Chapter Land Application

Acknowledgement of Rights and Obligations for Chapter 61 - Forestry
Acknowledgement of Rights and Obligations for Chapter 61A - Agriculture
Acknowledgement of Rights and Obligations for Chapter 61B - Open Space/Recreation


Income & Expense Statement - Chapterland

FY 2025 Chapter 61A Requirements