Working Waterfront

Working Waterfront Application

"Working waterfront land" means a parcel or portion of a parcel of land abutting tidal waters or is located in the intertidal zone (located between the high and low water mark) the use of which is more than 50% related to providing access to or in support of the conduct of commercial fishing (including commercial aquaculture) activities.

Working waterfront land used predominantly (more than 90%) as working waterfront is eligible for a 20% reduction from just value. Working waterfront land used primarily (more than 50%) as working waterfront is eligible for a 10% reduction from just value. Working waterfront land that is permanently protected from a change in use through deeded restriction is eligible for an additional 30% reduction.

If property no longer qualifies as working waterfront, a penalty will be assessed using the same methodology as is used for removal from Tree Growth classification.

See Working Waterfront Q & A and 36 M.R.S. §§ 1131 -1140-B (Current Use Valuation of Certain Working Waterfront Land).

Currently there are no properties in Rockport enrolled in this program.