RANDOLPH COUNTY TAX DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION FOR USE VALUE ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION OF
AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL OR FOREST LANDS
Important: This application must be filed during the regular listing period or within 30 days of notice of a new valuation. It
should also be filed by a new property owner within 60 days of acquiring land already in the Present Use Program. A separate
application must be filed for each tract. A tract is a single parcel of land as shown in the last recorded deed.
*NOTE: Please complete each question.
All incomplete applications will be
returned. *
DATE
_________________________
NAME
______________________________________________________ REID # (office use only)_____________
ADDRESS ______________________________________________________ PIN #
_________________________
______________________________________________________ ACREAGE _______________________
Indicate if application is for: Agriculture Use _____, Horticulture Use _____, or Forestland _____
EXPLANATION OF LAND TYPES
NOTE: Applicant must have at least 1 tract of land in commercial production covering at least 10 acres of open land, or 5
acres of horticulture, or 20 acres of forestland. See land types on back of application.
1.
AGRICULTURE OPEN LAND: Open land that is part of a farm unit that is actively engaged in the commercial
production or growing of crops, plants, or animals under a sound management program and that is not used as building
sites, access to building sites, or for purposes other than agricultural use. The requirements of GS 105-277.2-6 must be
met. Land used to farm aquatic species can be agriculture land if the land meets the income requirements and has at least
5 acres in production or has produced at least 20,000 lbs of aquatic species for commercial sale annually regardless of
size.
2.
FORESTLAND: Land that is part of a forest unit or agriculture unit that is actively engaged in the commercial growing
of trees or seedlings under a sound management program. The requirements of GS 105-277.2-6 must be met.
3.
HORTICULTURAL LAND: Land that is a part of a horticultural unit that is actively engaged in the commercial
production of fruits, vegetable, nursery, or floral products under a sound management program. The requirements of GS
105-277.2-6 must be met.
4.
WASTELAND: Land that is a part of either an agricultural unit, forest unit or horticultural unit but which will not
produce or assist in the production of crops, plants, trees, or animals.
SECTION A -
BREAKDOWN OF ACREAGE
Home & Bldg. Site
Openland
Horticulture
Forest
Waste
Other
Total Acres
(Not Commercial)
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=
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Does the owner live on this tract?
YES
_____
NO
_____
If the answer is ‘NO’, state how long the property has been owned by the applicant or relative. ______________________
Give relationship if received from a relative. _________________________________
Does owner have other land that already has Use Value Assessment?
YES
___NO___
In what county? ________________
If applicant is a business entity, list the names, shares of ownership and principal occupations of all members.
Name
No. of Shares
Occupation
______________________________
___________
_______________________________
______________________________
___________
_______________________________
______________________________
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State whether the corporation’s principal activity is: Agriculture ___ Horticulture___ Forestry ___ or Other___
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SPACE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date:________________________ Approved by :________________________ Denied by :______________________
Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Reason for Denial: ___________________________________________________________________________________