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SUMMARY:Current Use Taxation
DESCRIPTION:Do You Qualify For Reduced Property Taxes? \nCurrent Use Taxation \nCurrent Use Vs. “Highest & Best Use”\n Current Use taxation designations provide landowners a tax break when their land use meets the criteria for farm/agricultural\, timber land\, open space\, and forest land. Current use lands are taxed according to the value of the current use instead of the market value for development\, such as residential\, commercial\, or industrial use. The development value is often called a land’s “highest and best use” which means its highest economic value if sold. However\, these programs only defer taxes while the land remains in the designated current use. For this reason\, landowners should plan to maintain these designations for the long-term. As outlined later\, penalties make short-term classification costly. \nCurrent use taxation promotes residents’ quality of life by preserving working landscapes that provide aesthetic\, economic\, and social benefits in the form of farms\, forests\, and open space. Encouraging these land uses also protects the quality of our water by maintaining vegetation and landscapes that filter and absorb storm water. \nTypes of Current Use Taxation\nFarm and Agricultural Land\nRequirements. For the three options below\, applications require the signature of all owners of the land\, a legal description\, a site plan\, and copies of IRS Farm Income Schedules for three of the previous five years. In some cases\, a Farm Management Plan may be required. \nOption One Criteria. Parcels or adjoining parcels must be twenty acres or more: 1) devoted mostly to livestock production or commercial agricultural commodity production; OR 2) registered in a federal conservation reserve program. \nOption Two Criteria. Parcels or adjoining parcels must be less than twenty acres\, but at least five acres in size generating at least \n$200 per acre annually in commercial agricultural products during three of the preceding five years. \nOption Three Criteria. Parcels must be less than five acres generating at least $1\,500 per acre annually in commercial agricultural products during three of the preceding five years. \nQualifying lands can include up to 20% of the land in compatible incidental uses (such as a woodlot) along with buildings necessary to produce\, prepare\, or sell the agricultural products (e.g.\, barns\, sheds) although potted nursery stock and greenhouse production may not count in Clark County. \nTimber Land and Designated Forest Land\nRequirements. Applications require the signature of all owners of the land and a Timber Management Plan. \nTimber Land:\n \n\nA minimum of 5 acres exclusive of the\nActively managed for growing timber for commercial\nMust submit a timber management plan prepared by a professional\nMust submit two copies of the complete application\n\nDesignated Forest Land: \n\nA minimum of 5 contiguous acres in the same ownership\, exclusive of\nActively managed for growing timber for commercial\nMust meet minimum stocking level\nMust submit a timber management plan prepared by a professional\n\nOpen Space\nRequirements. Applications require the signature of all owners of the land and relevant documentation supporting the classification. \n\nMineral deposits on parcels exceeding 20 acres – or\nArchaeological or historic sites listed on local\, state\, or national registry – or\nCertain streams or springs on parcels exceeding 10 acres – or\nCertain soil types on parcels exceeding 10 acres – or\nCertain recreational opportunities on parcels exceeding 10\nMust submit two copies of the complete application\n\n\n\n\nApplication Costs and Determining Land Value\n\n\nClassification\nCurrent Use Value\nCost to Apply *\n\n\nFarm and Agricultural Land\nBased on earning capacity on similar land determined by soil class and commodity.\n$150 application\n\n\n  \nTimber Land\nBased on land grades (composite of soil class and utility) used to determine per acre values supplied by DNR.\n  \n$2\,032 application\n\n\nDesignated Forest Land\nBased on land grades (composite of soil class and utility) used to determine per acre values supplied by DNR.\nrecording fee\n\n\nOpen Space\nBased on soil classification.\n$2\,032 application\n\n\n* As of Janurary 2015\, subject to change. Fees are non-refundable.\n\n\n\n  \nTimeline & Review Process\nIt takes over a year to process current use applications. Applications before December 31st of a given year will be processed during the following year and will apply to the taxes in the third year (application in 2004\, processed in 2005\, reduction in 2006 taxes if accepted). \nWithdrawal from Current Use Taxation\nRemoving a property’s current use taxation designation prior to ten years automatically triggers a 20% penalty (mandated by state law) in addition to back taxes. When a property is withdrawn\, the landowner must pay the deferred taxes for the previous seven years. The taxes are the difference between what was paid at the current use tax rate and what would have been paid had the property been taxed at the normal highest and best use tax rate. In other words\, that is the amount of tax that was deferred while in the current use tax designation. In addition\, the landowner will owe interest on the deferred tax amount consistent with the interest rate on delinquent taxes. \n\n\n\nClassification\nReview Process for Accepted Applications\n\n\nFarm and Agricultural Land\nApplication review. Physical inspection. Assessor records tax lien with Auditor.\n\n\n  \nTimber Land\nApplication review. Physical inspection. County Planning Commission Public Hearing. County Commissioner Public Hearing. Applicants sign Community Development agreements. Assessor records tax lien with Auditor.\n\n\nDesignated Forest Land\nApplication review. Physical inspection. Assessor records tax lien with Auditor.\n\n\n  \nOpen Space\nApplication review. Physical inspection. County Planning Commission Public Hearing. County Commissioner Public Hearing. Applicants sign Community Development agreements. Assessor records tax lien with Auditor.\n\n\n\nSelling Land in Current Use Taxation Status. The seller must pay the deferred taxes and any penalties and interest on the land being sold unless the buyer signs a Notice of Continuance on the Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit and the Intent to Continue Current Use Classification form that demonstrate the buyer’s intent to maintain the property in the current use designation. \nPlan for this to take some extra time to be processed. In this case\, the buyer assumes the responsibilities required for the current use classification. \nCurrent Use Example\nIn the following example\, the owner of an 11 acre parcel wishes to place her land in the farm and agriculture current use designation. In this case\, the homesite is considered one acre and is taxed at market value. The remaining 10 acres will be taxed at its current earning capacity. All parcels are unique and depend on specific conditions of each property. This example is for illustrative purposes only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarket Value Taxation\nCurrent Use – Agricultural Land\n\n\n  \nLand Value\n$129\,500 for 11 acres\n$3\,790 for 10 acres; One acre (homesite) @ $21\,910; Total = \n$25\,710\n\n\nStructure Value\n$48\,500\n$48\,500\n\n\nTotal Value\n$178\,000\n$74\,210\n\n\nTaxes\n$2\,670 per year\n$1\,120 per year\n\n\nDeferred Tax\n\n$1\,550 per year\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this example\, the landowner defers $1\,550 each year while in the current use classification. When that land is withdrawn\, the landowner will owe the last seven years of deferred taxes\, plus seven years of interest on the deferred tax amount and any applicable penalties. \nWho to Contact and Additional Resources\nFor further details and applications contact the Clark County Department of Assessment\, 360-397-2092\, ext. 5847 or current.use@clark.wa.gov. General office telephone 360-397-2391. Information and applications also available at: http://www.clark.wa.gov/assessor/ taxrelief/currentuse.html \nWA Department of Revenue \n\nOpen Space Taxation Act (fact sheet): http://dor.wa.gov/docs/pubs/prop_tax/openspace.pdf\nDesignated Forest Land (fact sheet): http://dor.wa.gov/Docs/Pubs/Prop_Tax/DesignatedForestLand.pdf\n\nReferences\nClark County\, Clark County Chapter 3.08 Open Space Taxation\, December 1996\, 2 pages. \nClark County\, Current Use Assessment\, RCW Chapter 84.34\, Farm and Agriculture\, Timber Land and Open Space\, Department of Assessment and GIS factsheet\, February 13\, 2003\, 2 pages. \nClark County\, Designated Forest Land General Information\, Department of Assessment and GIS factsheet\, March 3\, 2003\, 5 pages. \nClark County\, Farm and Agricultural Land General Information\, Department of Assessment and GIS factsheet\, March 3\, 2003\, 5 pages. \nClark County\, Open Space and Designated Forest Land General Information\, Department of Assessment and GIS factsheet\, March 3\, 2003\, 2 pages. \nClark County\, Open Space Land General Information\, Department of Assessment and GIS factsheet\, March 3\, 2003\, 5 pages. Clark County\, Timber Land General Information\, Department of Assessment and GIS factsheet\, March 3\, 2003\, 5 pages. \nWashington State\, Open Space Taxation Act\, Current Use Assessment Information\, Department of Revenue\, Property Tax Division factsheet\, January 1993\, 11 pages. \nUpdated in 2014 by Eric Lambert.\nWritten by Doug Stienbarger with research assistance from Penny Ramey (February 2004).\nThe information in this publication is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for legal advice or obtaining guidance and advice directly from relevant Clark County departments. For specific and current information\, contact Clark County. \nThe Small Acreage Program is sponsored in partnership by WSU Extension Clark County and the Clark County Clean Water Program. \nExtension programs are available to all without discrimination.
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SUMMARY:Well and Septic System Maintenance Workshop (In-Person/Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Get Septic Certified and Save Money\nWell & Septic System Maintenance and Septic Self-Inspection Certification\nTuesday March 31st\, 2026\n6:00 PM to 8:30 PM\nIn-Person or virtual options \nAdvanced registration is required and the cost is $18 per household (up to two). To register and find more details visit https://WS033126.eventbrite.com or email terry.koper@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5729. If you are unable to attend in-person\, you may join online\, by registering at https://WS033126_Online.eventbrite.com. \nClark County\, WA –   Do you have a conventional gravity-fed septic system? Did you know Clark County requires you to have your conventional gravity-fed septic system inspected every 3 years? Attending this Well and Septic Workshop will allow you to inspect the system yourself every other time\, instead of hiring a professional to do it for you each time. This can save you money. Having your septic system inspected by a professional often costs more than $100. You can save money by getting certified to self-inspect your system in our class which costs $18.00\, saving homeowners money. Completing the workshop and a short exam will certify participants to self-inspect their own septic system every other time. \nThe workshop is taught by Clark County Public Health and will teach participants how to maintain and inspect their septic systems and safely maintain their well water. “Getting self-inspection certified is also a good long-term investment and participants will learn how to spot problems faster so they can have them fixed rather than looking at a costly system replacement”\, says Terry Koper\, Small Acreage Program Coordinator. \nThis workshop is hosted by the Small Acreage Program of Washington State University Clark County Extension with support from Clark County Public Works Clean Water. To find out about this and other events offered by the Small Acreage Program\, visit http://go.wsu.edu/smallacreage. \nScholarships are available if registration costs are a barrier to attend. WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Persons requiring special accommodations should call WSU Clark County Extension at (564) 397-5729 prior to the event.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/event/well-and-septic-system-maintenance-workshop-in-person-virtual/
LOCATION:78th St Heritage Farm\, 1919 NE 78th St\, Vancouver\, 98665\, United States
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SUMMARY:19th Annual Small Acreage Expo
DESCRIPTION:What: 19th Annual Small Acreage Expo\nWhen: Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Doors open at 8:30 a.m.)\nWhere: 78th Street Heritage Farm\, 1919 NE 78th Street\, Vancouver\, WA 98665\nWho: Hosted by WSU Clark County Extension – Small Acreage Program\nDetails: WSU Clark County Extension invites landowners and community members to the 19th Annual Small Acreage Expo\, a one-day educational event featuring hands-on workshops\, demonstrations\, exhibitor resources\, and a farm tour. Topics include soil health\, livestock and grazing\, septic system maintenance\, forest stewardship\, land-use planning tools\, responsible pesticide/herbicide use and weeds management. Register at https://SA2026Expo.eventbrite.com. Early-bird registration is available through April 18. A light lunch is included. Scholarships are available to all who the registration cost is a barrier to attend. Contact terry.koper@wsu.edu for questions.
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