Ag Exemptions on Property Taxes
If you own between 5 and 20 acres in Texas you could be eligible for an AG exemption for having honeybees. For a fee, we will place hives on your property, maintain, and manage the colonies.
Please note that in most counties you will need to have a minimum of 6 beehives on your property and you also need to have agricultural activities occurring on your land for 5 years before you can qualify for the exemption. Keep in mind that each county is different on hive requirements and years needed before applying for an AG.
Beekeeping is the easiest and least expensive way to keep or obtain an AG valuation for an experienced beekeeper. Honeybees do not require fences, livestock trailers, veterinarians, hay, and you are not tied to the land. Keep that last part in mind. You can have an AG valuation on your property and can take a vacation anytime you want without having to find someone to look after your animals. You do not have to live on or near the property to keep an eye on the livestock. No late-night phone calls about the bull standing in the middle of the highway.
Qualifying requirements include:
- The property must be suitable for honey bees and beekeeping
- JC’s Honey Bees will need unrestricted access to the bees
- A vehicle must be able to access the area where the hives are located and park no further than 20 yards from the hives location.
JC’s Honey Bees retains the rights of ownership to the bees, the equipment, and the products of the hives.