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The document is an application form (Form 50-129) for obtaining a 1-d-1 Open-Space Agricultural Use Appraisal in Texas. It outlines the eligibility criteria for land to qualify for special appraisal, including requirements related to agricultural use, conservation projects, and wildlife management. The form provides detailed instructions for applicants on how to complete the application, deadlines for submission, and penalties for failing to notify changes in land use. It also includes sections for describing property details, agricultural uses, and wildlife management practices.

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Begin by stating the year for which you are seeking agricultural use appraisal in the designated field.
Provide your name, mailing address, and date of birth. Ensure all information is accurate as it is crucial for processing your application.
Describe the property by providing legal descriptions or attaching relevant documents like last year’s tax statement.
Indicate the current and past agricultural uses of your property over the last five years, detailing each category and acreage devoted.
If applicable, describe any wildlife management practices you employ on the land, ensuring to list at least three methods.
Finally, read through your application carefully, sign, and date it before submitting to ensure compliance with all requirements.

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How many acres do you need for an agricultural exemption?

There is no minimum acreage required in order for your property to be considered a farm.

What is a 1 d 1 agricultural exemption in Texas?

A 1-d-1 Appraisal is Also Known as an Ag Exemption Article VIII, Section 1-d-1, Texas Constitution, and Chapter 23, Subchapter D, Texas Property Tax Code, provides for appraisal of open-space land. Under this provision Texas farmers and ranchers can be granted property tax relief on their land.

What is open-space exemption in Texas?

(1) Qualified open-space land means land that is currently devoted principally to agricultural use to the degree of intensity generally accepted in the area and that has been devoted principally to agricultural use or to production of timber or forest products for five of the preceding seven years or land that is

How much does an ag exemption save you in Texas?

Rural counties: Savings typically range from 50-80% of standard property taxes. Suburban counties: Savings can exceed 90% where development pressure drives up market values. Example: A 50-acre property with $500,000 market value might have only $50,000 agricultural value, saving thousands annually in property taxes.

How many cows do you need per acre for ag exemption in Texas?

How many cows per acre in Texas? Cows Per Acre in Texas South Texas Plains 1 AU / 2.5 8 Acres 1 AU / 15-30 Acres West Texas N/A 1 AU / 35-150 Acres 1 Animal Unit (AU) =1,000lb cow with calf .LandAssociation.org 5 more rows

What qualifies for agricultural exemption in Texas?

To secure an ag exemption, your land must have been used for agricultural purposes for at least five of the past seven years. This requirement ensures that the land has a consistent history of agricultural use.

What is the Collin County AG exemption?

The Collin County agricultural exemption is not technically an exemption. It is an assessment valuation based on agrucultural use. Collin County landowners may apply for special appraisal based on their lands productivity value rather than what the land would sell for on the open market.

What are the qualifications for an ag exemption in Texas?

What qualifies as ag exemption? To qualify, the land must have been used for agricultural purposes for at least 5 of the last 7 years, and it must be in ag use currently. Agricultural purposes include crop and livestock production, beekeeping and similar activities.

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