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480-a Forest Tax Law Program

NYS DEC · Statewide NY (50+ contiguous forested acres)

Rolling
VariesProperty tax exemption up to 80% of assessed value for committed managed forestRolling enrollment; annual exemption filed with assessor by ~Mar 1Deadline / status

Who's eligible

Private forest landowners with 50+ contiguous forested acres

About this program

State forest tax law giving landowners a property tax reduction in exchange for a committed 15-year forest management plan promoting forest health.

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