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Recreational Homes: Town Characteristics and Variations in Concentrations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 May 2017

Pamela H. Pataky  and
Edmund F. Jansen Jr.
Pamela H. Pataky
Affiliation:
Institute of Natural and Environmental Resources, University of New Hampshire
Edmund F. Jansen Jr.
Affiliation:
Institute of Natural and Environmental Resources, University of New Hampshire
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Recreational home development has been and is likely to continue to be a major concern of many local governments in New England and elsewhere. Recreational homes are defined here as homes that are not the owner's primary residence and are used for vacation, leisure, or recreation. It is generally agreed that this type of development is initially beneficial to local government finances. While more town services may be required, the cost is usually outweighed by the added tax revenue. It is believed, however, that over time recreational homes may be converted to primary homes, which could lead to cost increases without proportional increases in revenue (Am. Soc. of Planning Officials, Clark, Payne). Also, from a wider perspective, the loss of agricultural and forest land to this use may not be desirable.

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Journal of the Northeastern Agricultural Economics Council , Volume 8 , Issue 2 , October 1979 , pp. 133 - 141
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Copyright © Northeastern Agricultural and Resource Economics Association 

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