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Forest

Farm & Agricultural Land Program

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Program level:

Local

Provider:

King County Department of Assessments

Benefits provided: 

Financial

Land use:

Agriculture

Water-focused program: 

No

Property tax reduction for landowners of livestock or agricultural commodities for commerce.

Overview

Description:

For landowners who own revenue generating farm property or larger commercial forests, there is another program that offers property tax reduction incentive similar to PBRS. Farm and Agricultural Land: for land used for the production of livestock or agricultural commodities for commercial purposes. There are financial requirements for enrollment, which are dependent on the size of the land and the gross annual revenue received for the land for three out of the past five years (please refer to RCW 84.34.020 for more details).

Use "link to program details" below for more information and this link, as well:
https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/assessor/buildings-and-property/property-taxes/tax-relief/current-use-programs

Eligibility:

Land is used for the production of livestock or agricultural commodities for commercial purposes.

Financial benefit: 

Varies with the size of the land and other factors. Contact Elenore to discuss what your land qualifies for.

Contact information

Information last updated on July 15, 2025.

Planning Importance

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