What does the Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone application packet do?

It provides the application and required acknowledgements for a voluntary five-year City contract committing eligible property to urban agriculture in exchange for a possible property tax benefit.

Who can apply for a Sacramento UAIZ contract?

A property owner may apply, or another applicant may apply with a signed Letter of Agency from the property owner. The property must meet the packet’s eligibility requirements.

How do I submit the Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone application?

Email the completed application and required documents to planning@cityofsacramento.org. Include site photos, the property’s legal description, and the signed acknowledgements.

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Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone Application Packet

Property owners and authorized applicants use this packet to apply for a City of Sacramento contract supporting urban agriculture on eligible property.

What this form is

This packet contains the application and supporting acknowledgements for a voluntary five-year Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone contract, which may provide a property tax benefit. Applicants use it when seeking a contract for eligible property dedicated to urban agriculture; the packet outlines eligibility requirements and the application review process. It requests applicant and property details, a description of planned agricultural use, site photos, a legal description, and signed acknowledgements.

Who needs it

Property owners or their authorized applicants seeking a City of Sacramento Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone contract for eligible property need this packet.

How to submit it

Email the completed application and required documents to [email protected]. The packet lists a signed Letter of Agency as required when the applicant is not the property owner.

About notarization

The application and acknowledgements are signed without a notary; if approved, the separate UAIZ Contract must be signed and notarized by the property owner.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Packet
Download the City of Sacramento Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone Application Packet.
2
Complete The Application
Fill out the application with applicant and property details, and describe the planned or existing urban agriculture use.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include site photos, the property’s legal description, and signed acknowledgements. Include a signed Letter of Agency if the applicant is not the property owner.
4
Submit To The City
Email the completed application and required documents to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

What does the Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone application packet do?: It provides the application and required acknowledgements for a voluntary five-year City contract committing eligible property to urban agriculture in exchange for a possible property tax benefit.
Who can apply for a Sacramento UAIZ contract?: A property owner may apply, or another applicant may apply with a signed Letter of Agency from the property owner. The property must meet the packet’s eligibility requirements.
Do I need a notary for the Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone application?: No. The application and acknowledgements are signed without a notary. If approved, the separate UAIZ Contract must be signed and notarized by the property owner.
How do I submit the Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone application?: Email the completed application and required documents to [email protected]. Include site photos, the property’s legal description, and the signed acknowledgements.

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