How are site acres of Other (Class 7) determined? How does a property owner appeal the Assessors determination of the size of the farm site?
The statutes provide that the land necessary for the location and convenience of the farm home and farm buildings is to be classified as Other (Class 7). To determine the amount of land to be entered into this class, the Assessor should use aerial photographs and scale the area used for the location and convenience of the buildings. If the property owner has a different opinion of the site acres, credible supporting evidence should be brought to the Assessor and, if needed, to the Board of Review. The evidence could include a certified survey map, a newer air photo, or other information that would show the necessary land area. See Chapter 11 of the Wisconsin Property Assessment Manual for an example of how to determine homesite acreage.
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