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How do I qualify? How do I apply? <br /> Only property that is classified by the assessor as class 2a Green Acres applications are made to the county assessor. <br /> agricultural land is eligible for enrollment in the Green Acres Proper documentation to verify agricultural production must <br /> program.The property must: be submitted with the application. <br /> ■ be at least 10 acres in size or a nursery or greenhouse;and <br /> ■ be primarily devoted to the production for sale of Application forms are available at the county assessor's <br /> agricultural products. office and must be filed by May 1 in order to receive <br /> consideration for the next taxes-payable year. <br /> If you have class 2b rural vacant land as a part of your farm <br /> homestead,it will not qualify for Green Acres tax deferral. Your assessor may also require: <br /> However,it may be eligible to receive other benefits under ■ an agricultural use verification form; <br /> the Rural Preserve Property Tax Program. Only lands ■ proof by affidavit or otherwise that the property meets all <br /> engaged in the production of an agricultural product for sale requirements for qualification; and <br /> will qualify for Green Acres. A description of agricultural ■ a copy of the appropriate schedule or form showing farm <br /> land for property tax purposes can be found in Minnesota income has been included in the most recently filed <br /> Statutes, section 273.13,subdivision 23. Your assessor will federal income tax return of the applicant. <br /> be able to assist you in determining which portions of your <br /> farm are considered agricultural and which are considered What else should I know about Green Acres? <br /> "rural vacant land." Green Acres enrollment is limited to If a property enrolled in Green Acres is sold to another person <br /> properties owned by individuals and certain family farm who may qualify for continuation of the program,the new owner <br /> entities. must apply to the county assessor within 30 days of the purchase. <br /> Ownership Requirements: If at any time you sell,transfer, subdivide,or otherwise <br /> To qualify for Green Acres,one of the following must apply: withdraw your property(in part or in whole)from the Green <br /> • The property is the homestead of the owner,or the Acres program,you will be responsible to pay back deferred <br /> owner's surviving spouse,child,or sibling or is farmed in taxes on the acreage withdrawn for the current year plus the <br /> conjunction with the homestead property. two prior years. Once an entire parcel is withdrawn from <br /> • The property has been in possession of the applicant,the <br /> applicant's spouse,parent,or sibling(or any combination) Green Acres,you will also be responsible to pay any <br /> for a period of at least seven years prior to application. deferred special assessments plus any interest accrued. <br /> • The property is being farmed in conjunction with <br /> property within four townships or cities(or any <br /> combination)from property that has been in possession of <br /> the owner,the owner's spouse,parent,or sibling(or any If you have further questions about your <br /> combination)for a period of at least seven years prior to property or Green Acres, please contact <br /> application. <br /> ■ The property is in possession of a nursery,greenhouse,or your county assessor's office. <br /> an entity owned by a proprietor,partnership,or <br /> corporation which also owns the nursery or greenhouse <br /> operations on the parcel or parcels. <br /> 2 <br />