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Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) Program | Ross County Auditor

2 N Paint St., Ste. G Ross County Courthouse, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Eligibility

Serves Ross County. The land must be devoted EXCLUSIVELY to agricultural production. A farm must be at least ten acres in size or evidence must be provided that an average yearly gross income of at least $2,500 dollars from the sale of agricultural products was derived from it. The land is subject to a three-year waiting period immediately prior to enrollment before tax savings are initiated.

Required documents

Proof of land ownership proof of income from that land.

Hours

M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm. An initial application must be filed no later than the first Monday in March.
https://auditor.rosscountyohio.gov
[email protected]

Application process

Phone M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm or visit website for information. Application is located on website. An initial application must be filed no later than the first Monday in March.

Fees

Fixed fee for annual application.

Service area

Ross County, Ohio

Description

Provides tax reductions on land used for agricultural purposes. Farmland is assessed at its value for agricultural use, instead of its full market value, in order to ensure the economic viability of agriculture.

Data provided by

211 Cleveland

Providing organization

Ross County Auditor

Provides a variety of government services, including property valuations and recordkeeping, administrative services and license sales.