SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 POWER REIT (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Maryland (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 333-177802 45-3116572 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 55 Edison Avenue, West Babylon, New York 11704 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (212) 750-0373 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFT|R 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECTION 8: OTHER EVENTS Item 8.01 On December 9, 2011, the Trust released a press release announcing the declaration of a cash dividend of $ 0.10 per common share payable on December 29, 2011 to shareholders of record as of December 19, 2011. A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 9 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release of Power REIT dated December 9, 2011 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: December 12, 2011 POWER REIT By: /s/ David H. Lesser Name: David H. Lesser Title: CEO and Chairman