Working Farm Property Tax Protection Act
HB 4913 exempts the first 100 acres of qualifying working farms from all state, county, and municipal property taxes. A "working farm" is defined as land primarily used for agricultural production (crops, livestock, etc.), actively managed, and producing goods for sale. The exemption applies per parcel - not per owner - to prevent landowners from splitting parcels to gain more tax breaks, and a clawback provision reinstates taxes if the land stops farming or is subdivided. The bill also prohibits reassessments based on nearby development or "highest and best use" theories unrelated to agriculture.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 29, 2026
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To House Government Organization
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Jan 29, 2026
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Introduced in House
lower
Jan 29, 2026
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To Government Organization then Finance
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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