Tenn Greenbelt Property Qualification Experience

[runco]

Who here has some experience with the Greenbelt qualification to pay less property tax? 

 

 

We purchased a new home and 16 acres earlier this year.  Its a beautiful place, but is heavily wooded with mature trees.  Reading up on the some of the information, it appears we may be able to qualify.  Looking specifically at the Forest Land qualification.  Just looking for someone(s) that may have experience, the dos and don'ts.  Also what would be really nice, anyone write a forecast management plan? 

 

https://www.comptroller.tn.gov/SBOE/pdf/GreenbeltBrochure.pdf

 

PS Dang Hickok45 videos and my gun hobby played a heavy role in the decision of this property.  I now can shoot anytime I want!

[RED333]

As it sounds great on the front end, if you start asking the government to let you pay less

they just might want to come and look around and see if you are doing things right.

 

Just my $0.02

[bigun]

Must have at least 15 ac. All in one spot. Record it as a tree farm. enjoy

Edited July 11, 2015 by bigun

[xjsnake]

If you have 16 acres and some of it is clear cut for the house and you want room for a range you might end up under the 15 acre wooded requirement.

[Handsome Rob]

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As far add I remember when we did ours all you have to have is 15+ acres that makes a minimum of $150 per year. I thought it sounded too easy, but we had the Franklin Co. Assessor out & that's pretty much it!

[seez52]

When we bought our land it was already on greenbelt. Seeing as I was not planning on farming it I went down to the assessors office to see about taking it off. Didn't want to get into trouble you know. They looked at me like I had two heads. I gave them the scoop they refused to take it off. Said it was either grassland area or for hay production. I said OK and left.

Had some other tracts that were side by side. Had been paying about $300/ year each in taxes. Couple years ago I noticed they had combined all the tracts into one and automatically applied the greenbelt. Instantly my tax bill dropped about $700. Its hard to out smart that tax accessor here.

[jimic]

Call your county tax Assessors office. They can provide the form and information to apply.