Bill > A01444

This bill amends the agriculture and markets law to modify the eligibility criteria for agricultural assessments on land parcels. Specifically, the bill allows landowners to receive an agricultural assessment for an entire parcel of land if at least 85% of that parcel is used for agricultural production. Under the current law, only the portion of land actively used for agricultural purposes might qualify for such an assessment. An agricultural assessment is a tax benefit that allows farmland to be valued based on its agricultural use rather than its potential market value, which can result in lower property taxes. The bill enables farmers with parcels that have a small non-agricultural portion to now receive the tax assessment for the whole property, providing more financial flexibility and support for agricultural landowners. To qualify, the landowner must still file an application in accordance with existing regulations, and the provision applies regardless of how the remaining portion of the land is used.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1444