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Current Use Agriculture & Designated Forest Land Programs
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Program level:
Local
Provider:
Island County Assesor's Department
Benefits provided:
Financial
Land use:
Forest, Agriculture
Water-focused program:
No
Tax savings for medium to large forest landowners based on a point system.
Overview
Description:
Forestland: this program is similar to Timber Land but is for property containing more than twenty acres of eligible forestland primarily devoted to the growth and harvest of timber (please refer to RCW 84.33 and the Washington State Department of Revenue’s Designated Forestland Publication for more details).
Eligibility:
Must own more than 20 dedicated to the growth and harvest of timber.
Financial benefit:
Varies with the size of the land and other factors.
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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