Hartland, NY · Niagara County
Agricultural Assessment Application
Landowners use this application to request an agricultural assessment for eligible land from the local assessor.
What this form is
This application requests an agricultural assessment for a separately assessed parcel and collects information about the land, farm operation, acreage, sales, and eligibility. Landowners must apply annually; the form explains eligibility requirements and the consequences of converting benefited land to nonagricultural use. It also identifies supporting soil documents and, for certain rented land, a lease copy or an RP-305-c affidavit.
Who needs it
A landowner seeking an agricultural assessment for eligible land must file an application for each separately assessed parcel.
How to submit it
File the application with the city, town, or village assessor, as applicable; if the property is in a village that assesses, file with both the town and village assessor. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope to receive notice of the application decision.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; if applicable, attach a lease copy or RP-305-c affidavit, which the form does not say must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Agricultural Assessment Application for the assessment roll from this page.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the requested parcel, land-use, acreage, sales, and applicant information; complete Parts 1 and 8 and any other applicable parts.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include soil documents unless accurate copies are already on file with the assessor. For applicable rented land, attach a lease copy or RP-305-c affidavit.
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File With The Assessor
File with the applicable assessor; if the village assesses, file with both the town and village assessor. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Agricultural Assessment Application?
- No. Sign and date the application. For certain rented land, the form allows a lease copy or an RP-305-c affidavit; it does not say either must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Agricultural Assessment Application?
- File it with the applicable city, town, or village assessor. If the property is in a village that assesses, file with both the town and village assessor, and include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
- What supporting documents may be needed?
- The application calls for a soil group worksheet and soil map unless the assessor already has accurate ones on file. Certain rented-land applications require a lease copy or RP-305-c affidavit.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks about the parcel, land use and acreage, other agricultural land, farm sales, and applicable eligibility details. The applicant also certifies the information and signs and dates the form.
Need something notarized?
This Agricultural Assessment Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hartland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.