Honeybees are considered an agricultural commodity

Beekeeping can qualify Texas landowners for an ag exemption (1-d-1 appraisal) with only 5 – 20 acres of land, and for persons who like the idea of keeping bees but do not want to do it themselves, we can step in and take care of all the work for you. We have very competitive rates based on your county, and you, as the landowner, can now take advantage of lower taxes or begin the process of obtaining an exemption on the land you own just by having hives on your property. Honeybees help to pollinate trees, flowers, and flora over a 2+-mile radius from their home. Each county has its own rules regarding the 1-D-1 Valuation requirements. Let us help you figure out how to take advantage of this great opportunity. 

Van Zandt County

Guidelines and Intensity standards can be found in the "1-D-1 Open Space Intensity Standards & Guidelines" packet.

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Kaufman County

Guidelines and Intensity standards can be found in the "Guidelines to Qualify for 1-D-1 Open Space Land Appraisal Wildlife Management Beekeeping" packet. Click the link and choose "AG Guidelines" link on page.

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Rockwall County

Guidelines and Intensity standards can be found in the "Agriculture Special Valuation Guidelines & Intensity Standards" packet. Click the link and choose "AG Intensity Standards" on page.

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Hunt County

Guidelines and Intensity standards can be found in the "2022 Agriculture Use (Open Space) Valuation" packet.  Click the link and choose "AG Appraisal Manual" from drop down list.

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Smith County

Guidelines and Intensity standards can be found in the 1-D-1 packet beginning on page 11. Click "Forms," then choose, "AG," then "Guidelines for Qualifications for 1-D-1 Open Space and Timberland Appraisal"

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Wood County

Guidelines and Intensity standards can be found in the 1-D-1 packet. Click the link "Qualifications for Agricultural and Timber Production."

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