Current Use

Another term for current use is “open space land” defined as “any or all farm land, forest land or unproductive land as defined by this section.” [CUB rules RSA 79-A:2].

Any landowner wishing to place their land in current use must have a minimum of 10 acres of undeveloped land. Land in current use places a lien upon the property and cannot be improved (no driveway, septic, well, shed, house, etc.) unless a penalty is paid for the acreage removed from current use. Once land is in current use, it remains in current use and is transferred to a new owner if the property is sold.

It is important to note that land in current use can be logged. The land may be posted, unless the land has the 20% recreational reduction which allows the public access to the property 12 months of the year to snowshoe, hunt, fish, ski, hike and nature observation. The landowner may post prohibiting OHRVs and/or snowmobiles.

Current Use Applications and Booklets can be obtained below (see links) or at the Assessing Office at Henniker Town Hall. 

Web Links

Current Use Booklet
Current Use Application