Frequently Asked Questions

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Land Use

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  • The forest management plan or commitment is the detail of how you will meet the standards for Forest Use. It outlines when you should harvest and what steps you need to take between harvests to produce a commercial crop of forest products. The Assessor’s Office will review the goals and objectives of the plan or commitment to ensure they meet qualifying standards.
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  • You may provide Federal Tax Forms such as: 1040F - Farm Expense and Income 4385 - Farm Rental Income and Expense 1040E – Cash Rent for Agricultural Land 1040C – Business Profit and Loss
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  • -If you have at least 5 acres of open land being farmed not including a 1 acre homesite, the forestry will qualify no matter the acreage. -If you have at least 20 acres of forest land not including a 1 acre homesite, the open land will not qualify unless it meets the 5 acre qualification.
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  • Land Use forms require ALL owners to sign. You may use a Letter of Authorization or Power of Attorney to allow a representative to sign. This document must be on file in the Assessor’s Office.
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  • Yes, staff in the County Assessor’s Office is available to answer questions or clarify what is needed to complete the Land Use Application. Normal business hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Phone (804) 556-5853
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