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Filling out the Current Use Program, Form CU-301, is a vital step for property owners in Vermont seeking to benefit from use value appraisal for their agricultural, forest, or conservation lands. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of each section of the form, ensuring you can complete it accurately and efficiently online.

Follow the steps to complete the form correctly.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin with Section A, 'Application Reason'. Indicate the applicable reason for your application by selecting one of the options related to new enrollment, additions, transfers, or continued enrollment. Ensure your choice accurately reflects your situation.
3. Proceed to Section B, 'Landowners'. List all individuals holding record title to the property, providing their Social Security Number or FEIN, names, mailing addresses, and contact information. Designate one owner as the primary contact by selecting 'Yes' or 'No' for each owner listed.
4. In Section C, 'Property Description', enter the town or city where the property is located along with the SPAN number. Answer whether the parcel is located in more than one town and provide the relevant details if applicable. Fill in the property’s 911 address and disclose the number of acres, along with any excluded portions of land.
5. If applicable, complete Section D, 'Transfers'. Provide the date the deed was recorded, whether the complete parcel was transferred, the acres transferred, and details regarding prior ownership.
6. Move to Section E, 'Buildings'. State how many dwellings or mobile homes are present on the parcel and describe them. Answer subsequent questions regarding farm buildings and their use in accordance with agricultural definitions.
7. Fill out Section F, 'Agricultural Land'. List the acres being enrolled in active agricultural use and provide necessary details about income and usage related to maple production.
8. Proceed to Section G, 'Forest Land'. Indicate the number of acres applying to enroll and confirm your legal rights regarding management and implementation of forestry activities.
9. If enrolling conservation land, complete Section H by specifying acres and confirming your organization’s certification status, if applicable.
10. In Section J, 'Certification', ensure that all record owners sign the application, confirming the accuracy of provided information and understanding the implications of submission.
11. Finally, review all entries for accuracy. You can save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Complete your Current Use Program application online today to ensure your property benefits from the use value appraisal.