If adopted, the measure would end Arlington’s use of some recreational land tax rules and new applications, while keeping other rules for land already taxed that way.
After July 1, 2028, Arlington would stop using three state rules when it values, assesses, and taxes recreational land.
Beginning July 1, 2028, landowners could no longer apply for the recreational land tax rate in Arlington, and the town’s assessors could not accept those applications.
Rules for land-use changes, sales, and added taxes would continue to apply to land Arlington had previously taxed as recreational land.
Arlington would stop applying three state rules when valuing, assessing, and taxing recreational land. This applies to recreational land in Arlington. This would apply after July 1, 2028.
Landowners would not be able to apply for this tax treatment, and Arlington’s assessors would not be able to accept applications. This applies to applications under sections 3, 5, or 6 of the state recreational land law in Arlington. This would begin July 1, 2028.
Several state rules would continue to apply to land previously taxed as recreational land in Arlington. These rules apply to land Arlington previously assessed or taxed as recreational land under state law. These rules would continue to apply to previously taxed land.
No hearings or votes scheduled.