Do I need a notary for the Agricultural Assessment Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If rented land requires supporting documentation, the form allows a lease copy or Form RP-305-c affidavit.

How do I submit the Agricultural Assessment Application?

File it with the local assessor. Include the required soil group worksheet and soil map unless accurate copies are already on file, and provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the decision notice.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for parcel and owner details, agricultural land uses and acreage, farm sales or receipts, and information about other agricultural land owned or rented by the applicant.

What supporting materials may be needed?

The application calls for a soil group worksheet and soil map unless accurate copies are already on file. For certain rented-land claims, it asks for a lease copy or Form RP-305-c affidavit.

Lindley, NY · Steuben County

No notary required

Agricultural Assessment Application

Landowners use this application to request an agricultural assessment for a separately assessed parcel of eligible agricultural land.

What this form is

This application asks the local assessor to assess eligible agricultural land using certified soil-group values. Landowners describe the parcel, land uses, acreage, farm sales or receipts, and other owned or rented agricultural land; applicants complete Parts 1 and 10 and any other parts that apply. The form explains eligibility, filing requirements, and potential payments if benefitted land is converted to a nonagricultural use.

Who needs it

A landowner seeking an agricultural assessment for a separately assessed parcel files this application with the local assessor.

How to submit it

File the application with the local assessor. Include a soil group worksheet and soil map unless the assessor already has accurate copies on file, and provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope to receive notice of the decision.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; if required for rented land, attach a lease copy or Form RP-305-c affidavit.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Agricultural Assessment Application PDF.
2
Complete the Applicable Parts
Complete Parts 1 and 10 and all other parts that apply to your land and operation.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include a soil group worksheet and soil map unless accurate copies are on file; add a lease copy or Form RP-305-c affidavit if applicable.
4
File With the Assessor
File the application with the local assessor and provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope to receive notice of the decision.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Agricultural Assessment Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If rented land requires supporting documentation, the form allows a lease copy or Form RP-305-c affidavit.
How do I submit the Agricultural Assessment Application?: File it with the local assessor. Include the required soil group worksheet and soil map unless accurate copies are already on file, and provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the decision notice.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for parcel and owner details, agricultural land uses and acreage, farm sales or receipts, and information about other agricultural land owned or rented by the applicant.
What supporting materials may be needed?: The application calls for a soil group worksheet and soil map unless accurate copies are already on file. For certain rented-land claims, it asks for a lease copy or Form RP-305-c affidavit.

Need something notarized?

This Agricultural Assessment Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lindley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.