Contact Information:
ATTN: MAP ROOM
Phone: (440) 576-1435
FAX: (440) 576-3446
realestate@ashtabulacounty.us
When to apply: anytime
Cost to apply: $ 50.00
Renewal: not required except with change of ownership
Ohio Forest Tax Law Filing Procedures
What is required to be eligible for the Forest Tax
Law reduction?
What are the conditions for land to be classified as forest land?
How much will this reduce my taxes?
How much does it cost to apply?
When do I Apply?
Where do I Apply?
Do I have to reapply each year?
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Any forest tract 10 acres or larger which is certified as forest land by the state forester is eligible. Forest land can be a part of an agricultural or other tract, but tax reduction applies only to the forest acreage.
The owner of forest lands must agree to protect and manage the timber thereon according to an agreement with the Division of Forestry. Any change in ownership invalidates the certificate. New owners must reapply.
50% on the forest acreage only.
The initial application fee is $50.00.
You have to meet with ODNR and work with their schedule first. We will be notified when the property qualifies and any tax savings to the following tax year. The earlier you begin the process the easier it will be for ODNR to inspect the property and certify to us the qualification during that year.
OHIO
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SERVICE
FORESTER
15444 W HIGH ST
MIDDLEFIELD OH 44062-9212
(440) 632-5299
No. The term of the forest classification is continuous until either land use changes, ownership changes, or the landowner withdraws certification.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio Revised Code (5713.22 - .26)