CAUV
The first Monday in January is the first day to file initial applications and renewal applications. The initial application has a one time fee of $25.
All initial applications for CAUV must be filed prior to the first Monday in March.
On the second Tuesday in March the Auditor determines whether all renewal and initial applications (for land already on the CAUV program) have been filed, and notifies by certified mail those current owners who failed to file the renewal or initial application by the deadline.
All renewal applications for land already on the CAUV program must be filed prior to the first Monday in March.
The first Monday in June is the last day for the Auditor to view land upon which applications have been filed to determine whether it is devoted exclusively to agricultural use.
The first Monday in August is the last day for the Auditor to notify by certified mail each owner of land whose CAUV application was denied, citing reasons for the denial.
Conservation Reserve Program
CRP is a 10- 15 year contract program for cropland. In exchange for an annual payment, landowners and/or operators agree to plant a conservation cover and maintain it for the life of the applicable contract. Property that qualifies for this program may also qualify for a discounted CAUV rate. Contact your Farm Service office to apply. - https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/conservation-programs/conservation-reserve-program/index
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Are all farms in Ohio used exclusively for agricultural purposes eligible to be taxed on their current agricultural use value?
Yes, if containing 10 acres or more. Those under 10 acres can qualify if the land has produced a gross income for the past three years of at least $2,500 each year and should reasonably be expected to produce that much during the current year.
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Will all farms be automatically reappraised on a CAUV basis?
No. Applications must be made each year at the Auglaize County Auditor's office.
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What does an owner have to do to be taxed on the Current Agricultural Use Value?
File an application with the County Auditor on or after the first Monday in January and on or before the first Monday in March and pay a one time application fee of $25. There is no renewal fee.
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What qualifies as land devoted exclusively to agricultural use?
1) It qualifies if more than 10 acres were devoted exclusively to commercial production of field crops; tobacco, fruit, vegetables, timber, nursery stock, ornamental trees, sod or flowers; or if it qualified for a land retirement or conservation program under an agreement with the federal government.
2) If less than 10 acres, it qualifies if, during the past three years, it produced a gross income of at least $2,500 each year or has an anticipated gross income of such amount during the current year. -
Do you have to own a farm for three years before you can apply?
No. The farm has to qualify, not the owner.
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How does CAUV appraisal differ from fair market value?
The fair market value approach depends upon the comparison of sales of similarly situated farms and where the highest and best use sets value. The CAUV method depends upon capitalizing the expected net income from farming.
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Will some farms have lower appraised values using the CAUV?
Yes. The fair market value reflects what a buyer is willing to pay regardless of the farm's agricultural production capability.
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Are the terms "tracts", "lots" and "parcels" used interchangeably?
For the purpose of this act they are.
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Some land used exclusively for timber production has been taxed at a lower rate for many years. How does this affect the new act?
Woodland is not eligible for tax savings under both laws. An owner must choose one or the other. On parcels of 10 acres or more, timber qualifies for the CAUV program, meeting the commercial production test. However, you must submit a request for a Land Management program in writing to:
John Mueller
Division of Forestry
925 – B Lima Ave
Findlay, OH 45840
District (419) 424-5004
Desk (419) 429-8313
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Are all farms in Ohio used exclusively for agricultural purposes eligible to be taxed on their current agricultural use value?
Yes, if containing 10 acres or more. Those under 10 acres can qualify if the land has produced a gross income for the past three years of at least $2,500 each year and should reasonably be expected to produce that much during the current year.
-
Will all farms be automatically reappraised on a CAUV basis?
No. Applications must be made each year at the Auglaize County Auditor's office.
-
What does an owner have to do to be taxed on the Current Agricultural Use Value?
File an application with the County Auditor on or after the first Monday in January and on or before the first Monday in March and pay a one time application fee of $25. There is no renewal fee.
-
What qualifies as land devoted exclusively to agricultural use?
1) It qualifies if more than 10 acres were devoted exclusively to commercial production of field crops; tobacco, fruit, vegetables, timber, nursery stock, ornamental trees, sod or flowers; or if it qualified for a land retirement or conservation program under an agreement with the federal government.
2) If less than 10 acres, it qualifies if, during the past three years, it produced a gross income of at least $2,500 each year or has an anticipated gross income of such amount during the current year. -
Do you have to own a farm for three years before you can apply?
No. The farm has to qualify, not the owner.
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How does CAUV appraisal differ from fair market value?
The fair market value approach depends upon the comparison of sales of similarly situated farms and where the highest and best use sets value. The CAUV method depends upon capitalizing the expected net income from farming.
-
Will some farms have lower appraised values using the CAUV?
Yes. The fair market value reflects what a buyer is willing to pay regardless of the farm's agricultural production capability.
-
Are the terms "tracts", "lots" and "parcels" used interchangeably?
For the purpose of this act they are.
-
Some land used exclusively for timber production has been taxed at a lower rate for many years. How does this affect the new act?
Woodland is not eligible for tax savings under both laws. An owner must choose one or the other. On parcels of 10 acres or more, timber qualifies for the CAUV program, meeting the commercial production test. However, you must submit a request for a Land Management program in writing to:
John Mueller
Division of Forestry
925 – B Lima Ave
Findlay, OH 45840
District (419) 424-5004
Desk (419) 429-8313
CAUV
The first Monday in January is the first day to file initial applications and renewal applications. The initial application has a one time fee of $25.
All initial applications for CAUV must be filed prior to the first Monday in March.
On the second Tuesday in March the Auditor determines whether all renewal and initial applications (for land already on the CAUV program) have been filed, and notifies by certified mail those current owners who failed to file the renewal or initial application by the deadline.
All renewal applications for land already on the CAUV program must be filed prior to the first Monday in March.
The first Monday in June is the last day for the Auditor to view land upon which applications have been filed to determine whether it is devoted exclusively to agricultural use.
The first Monday in August is the last day for the Auditor to notify by certified mail each owner of land whose CAUV application was denied, citing reasons for the denial.
Conservation Reserve Program
CRP is a 10- 15 year contract program for cropland. In exchange for an annual payment, landowners and/or operators agree to plant a conservation cover and maintain it for the life of the applicable contract. Property that qualifies for this program may also qualify for a discounted CAUV rate. Contact your Farm Service office to apply. - https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/conservation-programs/conservation-reserve-program/index
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Are all farms in Ohio used exclusively for agricultural purposes eligible to be taxed on their current agricultural use value?
Yes, if containing 10 acres or more. Those under 10 acres can qualify if the land has produced a gross income for the past three years of at least $2,500 each year and should reasonably be expected to produce that much during the current year.
-
Will all farms be automatically reappraised on a CAUV basis?
No. Applications must be made each year at the Auglaize County Auditor's office.
-
What does an owner have to do to be taxed on the Current Agricultural Use Value?
File an application with the County Auditor on or after the first Monday in January and on or before the first Monday in March and pay a one time application fee of $25. There is no renewal fee.
-
What qualifies as land devoted exclusively to agricultural use?
1) It qualifies if more than 10 acres were devoted exclusively to commercial production of field crops; tobacco, fruit, vegetables, timber, nursery stock, ornamental trees, sod or flowers; or if it qualified for a land retirement or conservation program under an agreement with the federal government.
2) If less than 10 acres, it qualifies if, during the past three years, it produced a gross income of at least $2,500 each year or has an anticipated gross income of such amount during the current year. -
Do you have to own a farm for three years before you can apply?
No. The farm has to qualify, not the owner.
-
How does CAUV appraisal differ from fair market value?
The fair market value approach depends upon the comparison of sales of similarly situated farms and where the highest and best use sets value. The CAUV method depends upon capitalizing the expected net income from farming.
-
Will some farms have lower appraised values using the CAUV?
Yes. The fair market value reflects what a buyer is willing to pay regardless of the farm's agricultural production capability.
-
Are the terms "tracts", "lots" and "parcels" used interchangeably?
For the purpose of this act they are.
-
Some land used exclusively for timber production has been taxed at a lower rate for many years. How does this affect the new act?
Woodland is not eligible for tax savings under both laws. An owner must choose one or the other. On parcels of 10 acres or more, timber qualifies for the CAUV program, meeting the commercial production test. However, you must submit a request for a Land Management program in writing to:
John Mueller
Division of Forestry
925 – B Lima Ave
Findlay, OH 45840
District (419) 424-5004
Desk (419) 429-8313
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Are all farms in Ohio used exclusively for agricultural purposes eligible to be taxed on their current agricultural use value?
Yes, if containing 10 acres or more. Those under 10 acres can qualify if the land has produced a gross income for the past three years of at least $2,500 each year and should reasonably be expected to produce that much during the current year.
-
Will all farms be automatically reappraised on a CAUV basis?
No. Applications must be made each year at the Auglaize County Auditor's office.
-
What does an owner have to do to be taxed on the Current Agricultural Use Value?
File an application with the County Auditor on or after the first Monday in January and on or before the first Monday in March and pay a one time application fee of $25. There is no renewal fee.
-
What qualifies as land devoted exclusively to agricultural use?
1) It qualifies if more than 10 acres were devoted exclusively to commercial production of field crops; tobacco, fruit, vegetables, timber, nursery stock, ornamental trees, sod or flowers; or if it qualified for a land retirement or conservation program under an agreement with the federal government.
2) If less than 10 acres, it qualifies if, during the past three years, it produced a gross income of at least $2,500 each year or has an anticipated gross income of such amount during the current year. -
Do you have to own a farm for three years before you can apply?
No. The farm has to qualify, not the owner.
-
How does CAUV appraisal differ from fair market value?
The fair market value approach depends upon the comparison of sales of similarly situated farms and where the highest and best use sets value. The CAUV method depends upon capitalizing the expected net income from farming.
-
Will some farms have lower appraised values using the CAUV?
Yes. The fair market value reflects what a buyer is willing to pay regardless of the farm's agricultural production capability.
-
Are the terms "tracts", "lots" and "parcels" used interchangeably?
For the purpose of this act they are.
-
Some land used exclusively for timber production has been taxed at a lower rate for many years. How does this affect the new act?
Woodland is not eligible for tax savings under both laws. An owner must choose one or the other. On parcels of 10 acres or more, timber qualifies for the CAUV program, meeting the commercial production test. However, you must submit a request for a Land Management program in writing to:
John Mueller
Division of Forestry
925 – B Lima Ave
Findlay, OH 45840
District (419) 424-5004
Desk (419) 429-8313