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Agricultural value assessments ~ Soilgroup
Worksheet
A soilgroup worksheet lists the soil types
that you have on your property. It tells how many acres of each soils group that
you have in production (farmed) only. Your Town Assessor will use this
worksheet, along with the application to help determine your tax exemption.
What information do I need to request a
worksheet ?
THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED FOR EACH PARCEL
!
- Copy of your current Tax Bill
- DCSWCD Request form COMPLETELY filled
out.
- Pre Pay $40.00 per parcel number.
soil group worksheet
request form
Visit
New York States Office Of Real Property
Service (NYS ORPS) web page.
Find information and tax forms.
* RP-305 Form
* RP-305-c Form
Not sure about your Tax information? Cant find a tax bill?
Find Your information Here. Dutchess County Parcel Access
http://geoaccess.co.dutchess.ny.us/parcelaccess/
Visit NYS Ag and Markets web page for information as well as Ag district Law.
When should I file my agricultural exemption?
Agricultural exemptions can be filed at any
time of the year but are due for the current year of filing by March 1.
If you know you will be filing for an agricultural exemption on property in
Dutchess County, you will need to contact the Dutchess County Soil and Water
Conservation District office for a Soil Group worksheet. These
worksheets are done in our office on the computer and are completed as
rapidly as possible. Please allow at least 1-2 weeks for your
worksheet to be completed.
How
do I contact the District office?
We can be reached by phone at 677-8011, ext
3. We can no longer accept faxed requests due to our new policy of
payment must be made with request. Mail it or come by and see us at
2715 Route 44, Suite 3, Farm and Home Center, Millbrook, NY 12545.
Does
the District office file the worksheet?
No. We do not
file these worksheets with the assessor. That is up to the landowner
or their agent. The worksheets require a landowner signature and the
signature of the preparer. We sign them as the preparer and will mail
them to you if requested to do so. Otherwise, our policy is to call
you when the worksheet is done and you may pick it up in our office.
Payment is expected at the time of the request.
Can
I pick it up on Saturday?
No. Our office hours are
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What is the fee for the worksheet?
Currently, our fee is
$40.00 per parcel. This is subject to change, so please verify your
bill with us before you write your check.
Can
I pay by credit card?
No. We do not
have a way of processing credit cards.
Is
that all there is to filing for an agricultural exemption?
You will need to have a
form known as RP-305 if you are filing for the first time or a 305R if you
are renewing your ag exemption. You must turn in this form each time
you apply for your ag exemption. You can get this form from your
town’s assessor or it can be downloaded from the web. For more
information on filing an Agricultural Exemption, go to the following web
site
http://www.orps.state.ny.us/ref/forms/index.htm .
What if my property is not included in an Ag District?
Filing for an Ag
Exemption on your property taxes does not automatically mean the property is
included in an Agricultural District. You may file what is known as an
Individual Commitment.
What’s
the difference?
If you are included in
an Ag District, your farming operation is protected by the New York State Ag
and Markets right-to-farm laws. If you are outside of an Ag District,
the town in which your property is located will rule. Each town has a
variation of what is required for a business (yes, if you farm you are a
business), and you will be responsible for complying with all town rules and
regulations.
How
do I get my property included in the Ag District?
If you feel that your
property should be included in an Agricultural District you will need to
file a request form with the Dutchess County Soil and Water during the
annual sign up period. This specific time period is set by the
Dutchess County Legislature for annual enrollments. This time period
is the only time you can enroll a parcel into the Ag District. Check
this website for a form or give us a call at 845-677-8011, ext 3.
Information needed to complete Tax soil group worksheet. Please complete all
information.
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APPLICATION FOR AG-DISTRICT SIGN UP
 This
form is Available ON -line, call for info after the dates listed below.
Sign up for the Ag-District: APRIL 15 to MAY 14
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