SOIL GROUP WORKSHEETS

Landowners filing for an agricultural assessment should file applications with their local assessor by March 1st, but it is never too early to prepare. To complete an application for an agricultural assessment, landowners must have a Soil Group Worksheet (SGW) prepared by the SWCD for each tax parcel they intend to enroll. Landowners who have previously had an SGW completed for a tax parcel do not need a new one unless the total parcel acreage changed.

Landowners participating in the program for the first time, or those who need a revised SGW, should call our office as soon as possible 607-756-5991. When calling have the parcel tax bill available, if possible, and be prepared to provide:

– tax map number
– parcel location/address
– acreage for each parcel
– description of the farmed or agricultural area

A fee of $50.00 (cash, check or credit card) will be charged for each SGW, new or revised.  Additional fees apply for mailing services or credit card payments.

Agricultural land does not automatically receive an agricultural assessment. Landowners must apply using the form RP-305, and renew each year to remain eligible using the RP-305r.

For more information, contact your local assessor, or Cortland County Real Property Tax Services at 607-753-5040. Contact SWCD to get your Soil Group Worksheet 607-756-5991.