Preservation of Historic Barns & Other Agricultural Buildings Abatement

Preservation of Historic Barns & Other Agricultural Buildings AbatementThrough the Agricultural Structures Preservation Easement, the preservation of historic barns and other agricultural buildings over 75 years old, is encouraged by granting property tax relief within a range of 25-75% reduction in the structure’s assessment, to owners who (a) can demonstrate the public benefit of preserving their barns or other historic farm buildings, and (b) agree to maintain their structures during the minimum 10-year easement.  Information is available at www.nhpreservation.org and application form PA-37A  http://www.revenue.nh.gov/munc_prop/forms/documents/pa-37A.pdf  are available at the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration and are due by April 15th.