What types of properties are eligible for enrollment in the Greenbelt program?
There are 3 types of land which may qualify for greenbelt classification: Agricultural Land: a tract of at least 15 acres that is currently engaged in farming (i.e. the production or growing of crops, plants, animals, nursery or floral products). A tract that is smaller than 15 acres , but is at least 10 acres can qualify for greenbelt if the owner has at least 1 tract in the program that meets the minimum 15 acre qualification. The current test of farm use is a propertys ability to generate an average annual income of at least $1,500 over any 3 year period. Property can also qualify, regardless of income, if you, your parent or your spouse has farmed the property for at least 25 years, you continue to live on the property, and the property is not currently used for a purpose inconsistent with farming. Forest Land: a tract of at least 15 acres engaged in growing trees under a sound program of sustained yield management or having tree growth in such quantity and quality as to be managed
