The start of the new year is a good time to dust off your management plan and give it a review. As you review:
- Make notes on the activities you did in 2017. Include information such as the date completed, description of what was done and where, and any permits, contracts or other paperwork.
- Update your activity schedule if you had to postpone any tasks. Include notes on the reason for the delay and the updated timeline for completion.
- Record changes in the condition of your land. For example, was your land impacted by storms, floods, fires, etc.? Document where the changes or damage occurred and any follow-up tasks associated with that damage.
Apply for or Renew Your Greenbelt: In most counties, growing timber qualifies for agricultural classification for property tax assessment. This REQUIRES AN APPLICATION to your county property appraiser. In order to have your land considered for agricultural classification (greenbelt), you must apply to the property appraiser no later than March 1 of the year for which the classification is being sought. This is done by filling out and submitting the proper form, available at your County Property Appraiser’s Office.
Find your County Property Appraiser at:http://floridarevenue.com/property/Pages/LocalOfficials.aspx
If you already have Greenbelt your County Appraiser will send a letter regarding renewal for the year.
See our short Greenbelt video.