Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) Program | Ross County Auditor
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.
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Physical Address
2 N Paint St., Ste. G Ross County Courthouse, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Hours
M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm. An initial application must be filed no later than the first Monday in March.
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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.
Fee
Fixed fee for annual application.
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.
Service area
Ross County, Ohio
Agency info
Ross County Auditor
Provides a variety of government services, including property valuations and recordkeeping, administrative services and license sales.