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HF 2011

Green acres tax deferment requirements modified.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rick Hansen

Minnesota bill modifies Green Acres tax deferment eligibility and terms, affecting property tax obligations for agricultural landowners and municipal revenue.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
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Bill Summary · HF 2011

Legislative bill overview

HF 2011 modifies the requirements and conditions for Minnesota's Green Acres tax deferment program, which allows agricultural and certain other land to be taxed at its productive use value rather than market value. The bill adjusts eligibility criteria, deferment terms, or rollback provisions that apply when land exits the program. The specific modifications are designed to update how the state administers this long-standing property tax benefit for landowners.

Why this is important

The Green Acres program significantly reduces property tax burdens for farmers and rural landowners, making agricultural land more economically viable to retain. Changes to its requirements affect both individual landowners' tax obligations and municipal tax bases, with potential ripple effects on rural land use patterns and farm viability across Minnesota.

Potential points of contention

  • Tax base impact: Municipalities may gain or lose tax revenue depending on whether modifications expand or contract eligibility, affecting school funding and local services
  • Agricultural equity: Changes could benefit some farm operations while disadvantaging others based on land type, ownership structure, or operation size
  • Rollback complexity: Modifications to how taxes are recalculated when land leaves the program could create disputes over back-tax calculations and fairness to subsequent owners

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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