Franklin, VA · City of Franklin
Land Use Revalidation
Property owners use this application to revalidate a parcel’s eligibility for continued land-use assessment and report information about its use.
What this form is
This application revalidates a parcel for continued participation in the land-use program. It asks for owner and parcel details, acreage, operator information, changes in use, and information about qualifying agricultural, horticultural, forest, or open-space use. The form says failure to submit it will remove the parcel from the program for the following tax year, and requires owners to report a change in use, acreage, or zoning within sixty days.
Who needs it
Landowners seeking to continue a parcel’s land-use qualification complete the revalidation application and provide information about the property.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so owners just sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Land Use Revalidation form.
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Complete The Application
Provide owner and parcel information, acreage, property-use details, and information about any changes in use.
- 3
Gather Supporting Proof
The form says the local assessing officer may request proof of qualifications, such as ownership, acreage, uses, and production.
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Sign And Submit
Have the majority owner or all owners sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Land Use Revalidation form for?
- It lets landowners revalidate a parcel for continued land-use qualification and provide information about ownership, acreage, use, and any changes to the property.
- Who completes this revalidation application?
- The landowner or owners seeking to continue the parcel’s land-use qualification complete the application. The form also allows a majority owner of an undivided parcel to certify it.
- Do I need a notary for the Land Use Revalidation form?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Land Use Revalidation form?
- The form does not specify a submission department or address. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
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This Land Use Revalidation doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Franklin form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.