Green Acres Program is Changing
Posted on 03/11/2016
Property owners enrolled in the Green Acres program now have until August 16, 2015 to withdraw their class 2b lands without paying back deferred taxes. Legislation signed into law by Governor Pawlenty on April 1st gives property owners more time to notify the county assessor about their ongoing enrolment in Green Acres. The deadline was previously May 1, 2015.
Information about Changes to Green Acres Mailed and is Also Available on Website.
During the week of January 4th, information regarding recent changes to Green Acres was sent to all property owners currently enrolled in the program. This mailing included a summary of the law changes and a one-page form, Notification for Property Enrolled in Green Acres, that must be completed and returned to the county assessor. Property owners should carefully read this material because important decisions that may affect their current and future property assessments have to be made. Some of the details of the law changes are at: Changes to the Green Acres Program and Options for Enrollees and Green Acres Forms.
Online Aerial Maps Are Available to Assist Property Owners in Completing the Notification Form.
Aerial Map with Tools are available to assist property owners in completing their notification form. The aerial maps feature navigation and measuring tools for identification purposes and, if necessary, to pinpoint and measure land areas for reporting purposes. Detailed instructions are posted to help property owners with the use of this resource.