Soil Group Worksheet for Agricultural Assessment 

$35 per parcel

Land that is used in agricultural production (cropland, pasture, orchards, vineyards, support land) could be eligible for partial exemption from real property taxes.

Requirements to be eligible:

  • Land must consist of 7 or more acresused in agricultural production

  • Land was used in the preceding 2 years for agricultural production

  • Gross sales of agricultural products must average $10,000 or more for the preceding 2 years

  • Land is located in an agricultural district OR committed to 8 years of continued agricultural use

  • Land rented to a farmer for agricultural use is eligible, if it meets the above requirements

In order to proceed with an agricultural assessment, you will first need to obtain a soil group worksheet from us to give your assessor along with your application (we will provide an application along with your soil group worksheet). A soil group worksheet lists how many acres of each type of soil you have on your property. Your assessor will use this worksheet, along with the rest of your application, to help determine your tax exemption.

Important things to note:

  • Requests for Soil Group Worksheets are due to us by February 20th

  • Applications and renewals are due to your assessor by March 1st each year

  • One form must be filled out for each parcel

  • You must submit a renewal form annually to your assessor once you have completed the agricultural assessment

  • Up to 50 acres of farm woodland is eligible for agricultural assessment on each tax parcel held by an eligible owner

  • Land associated with buildings and residences is ineligible

  • If land is rented, an rp305c form must be completed by lessor and lessee every 5 years

  • A single agricultural operation can consist of multiple parcels, but a separate application will need to be completed for each parcel

How to Request a Soil Group Worksheet for Agricultural Assessment:

  • Fill out the Request for Soil Group Worksheet Form

  • Submit payment

    • Check or cash may be brought to the office, checks may be mailed to us

    • Online payment can be made here

  • Create parcel map

    • map showing areas used for ag must be submitted with request

    • map can be any areal photo showing ag areas (Ex. google maps) printed and hand drawn with areas used for agriculture

  • SEND REQUEST FORM AND MAP TO agray@sullivanswcd.org

  • SOIL GROUP WORKSHEETS WILL NOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL ALL 3 ITEMS ARE RECIEVED (request form, payment, & map)

  • If you are unable to complete the form or map, stop in the office and we can assist you

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