Lee County, IL · Lee County

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Farmland Assessment Application

Lee County property owners use this application to request farmland assessment and describe agricultural and non-farm uses of a parcel.

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City of Lee County · Lee County, Lee County, Illinois
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Not required: file this form without a notary.
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leecountyil.com
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What this form is

Use this application to request farmland assessment for a tax year and report the parcel’s agricultural and non-farm uses. It asks for property and contact details, crop or livestock information, acreage, and supporting documentation; the form lists examples such as leases, receipts, agreements, program records, and photos. The Chief County Assessment Officer records an approval or denial recommendation.

Who needs it

A property owner seeking farmland assessment for a parcel in Lee County should complete the application and provide the requested land-use information.

How to submit it

The form names the Chief County Assessment Office at 112 E. Second St., Dixon, IL 61021. It lists the office phone and fax but does not specify a submission method.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires no notarized or sworn attachment, only supporting records listed in Part 3.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Farmland Assessment Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter the tax year, property and contact details, and information about the parcel’s agricultural and non-farm uses.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Attach applicable leases, agreements, receipts, Farm Service Agency records, or photos demonstrating agricultural use.

  4. 4

    Submit to the County Office

    The form names the Chief County Assessment Office at 112 E. Second St., Dixon, IL 61021; it does not specify a submission method.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Farmland Assessment Application?
A property owner seeking farmland assessment uses it to identify the parcel, describe agricultural and non-farm uses, and provide supporting documentation.
What supporting documents may be needed?
Part 3 lists a lease if the farmland is leased, agreements for farm use, commodity receipts, certain Farm Service Agency records, and photos demonstrating agricultural use.
Do I need a notary for the Farmland Assessment Application?
No. The application calls for a signature and date, not notarization; the listed supporting records do not require a notary according to the form.
How do I submit the application?
The form identifies the Chief County Assessment Office at 112 E. Second St., Dixon, IL 61021, but does not state how to submit it.

Need something notarized?

This Farmland Assessment Application doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.