Palm Beach County is Florida’s largest agricultural producer. Sugar cane is the leading crop, followed by a variety of vegetables, such as corn, peppers and tomatoes. Citrus and tropical fruits such as mangoes, pasture and livestock ranches, and nurseries also are integral parts of the county’s agricultural landscape.
Q. What is Agricultural Classification?
A. Agricultural classification is granted to land that under certain circumstances qualifies as farm or ranch land. In some cases, the Property Appraiser’s Office may deny an Agricultural Classification. To qualify for Agricultural Classification, property owners must file an application each year between January 1 and March 1. You may download the application here .Call (561) 355-2781 for more information or email us at myfarm@pbcgov.org.
Q. How is farmland assessed?
A. Deputy Appraisers estimate production, income, expense and acreage. The taxable value of the land is based on income earned from the commercial sale of produce that is grown or livestock that is raised on the land.
Q. Is my farm eligible to a Homestead exemption?
A. If the farmhouse is your primary residence, it may qualify for Florida’s Homestead Exemption benefit. Call (561) 355-2866 for more information.
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