Bees for Agriculture Valuation on Your Land
Cedar Hollar Honey offers turnkey custom setup of both honey bee and solitary (Mason) bee colonies.
BEEKEEPING AS AG PRACTICE FOR 1D1 (OPEN-SPACE) AGRICULTURAL USE APPRAISAL
(Ag Productivity Land Valuation/ “Ag Exemption”)
Texas law, effective January 1, 2012, made it possible for beekeeping to qualify for an Ag Valuation on property taxes. This is covered in the Property Tax Code under Chapter 23, Subchapter D, Sect. 23.51 (1) and:
(2) “…The term also includes the use of land to raise or keep bees for pollination or for the
production of human food or other tangible products having a commercial value, provided
that the land used is not less than 5 or more than 20 acres”.
Our local County Appraisal Districts (CAD) allow for Pollinating-Solitary Nesting Bees, typically Mason Bees, (bees for pollination) or Honeybees (production of human food).
Under Open-Space productivity valuation, values are calculated using a modified income approach to determine the per acre value.
Using the basic Income/Rate/Value formula for developing an income approach to value, Appraisal Districts have
developed a productivity value for beekeeping used for all Beekeeping.
Example: An Austin County landowner’s property tax went from over $6000 for tax year 2021 to less than $3,000.00 for 2022.
DISCLAIMER: Please contact your local County Appraisal District office or consult with a tax professional regarding your specific tax situation. The information contained herein is for general education only.
Cedar Hollar Honey offers a comprehensive turnkey evaluations and assessments for property owners considering bees for Ag valuation on their property. We welcome the opportunity to work with you to find the best solution for your future needs within your budget. Whether it’s your desire to be a beekeeper you you would rather leave the work to someone else we have a plan for you.
Remember, your bee operation must be in production for 5 years before you can claim the valuation. Contact us today!
Sample Starter Basic Deluxe Apiary
Includes Hives, Hive Stand and Honey Bee Colonies
Bees for Agriculture Valuation on Your Land
Cedar Hollar Honey offers turnkey custom setup of both honey bee and solitary (Mason) bee colonies.
BEEKEEPING AS AG PRACTICE FOR 1D1 (OPEN-SPACE) AGRICULTURAL USE APPRAISAL
(Ag Productivity Land Valuation/ “Ag Exemption”)
Texas law, effective January 1, 2012, made it possible for beekeeping to qualify for an Ag Valuation on property taxes. This is covered in the Property Tax Code under Chapter 23, Subchapter D, Sect. 23.51 (1) and:
(2) “…The term also includes the use of land to raise or keep bees for pollination or for the
production of human food or other tangible products having a commercial value, provided
that the land used is not less than 5 or more than 20 acres”.
Our local County Appraisal Districts (CAD) allow for Pollinating-Solitary Nesting Bees, typically Mason Bees, (bees for pollination) or Honeybees (production of human food).
Under Open-Space productivity valuation, values are calculated using a modified income approach to determine the per acre value.
Using the basic Income/Rate/Value formula for developing an income approach to value, Appraisal Districts have
developed a productivity value for beekeeping used for all Beekeeping.
Example: An Austin County landowner’s property tax went from over $6000 for tax year 2021 to less than $3,000.00 for 2022.
DISCLAIMER: Please contact your local County Appraisal District office or consult with a tax professional regarding your specific tax situation. The information contained herein is for general education only.
Cedar Hollar Honey offers a comprehensive turnkey evaluations and assessments for property owners considering bees for Ag valuation on their property. We welcome the opportunity to work with you to find the best solution for your future needs within your budget. Whether it’s your desire to be a beekeeper you you would rather leave the work to someone else we have a plan for you.
Remember, your bee operation must be in production for 5 years before you can claim the valuation. Contact us today!
Sample Starter Basic Deluxe Apiary
Includes Hives, Hive Stand and Honey Bee Colonies