Minn. Stat. § 273.117

Current through 2023, c. 127

Section 273.117 - CONSERVATION PROPERTY TAX VALUATION

The value of real property which is subject to a conservation restriction or easement shall not be reduced by the assessor if:

(a) the restriction or easement is for a conservation purpose and is recorded on the property; and

(b) the property is being used in accordance with the terms of the conservation restriction or easement.

This section does not apply to (1) conservation restrictions or easements covering riparian buffers along lakes, rivers, and streams that are used for water quantity or quality control; (2) easements in a county that has adopted, by referendum, a program to protect farmland and natural areas since 1999; or (3) conservation restrictions or easements entered into prior to May 23, 2013.

Minn. Stat. § 273.117

1Sp1981 c 1 art 2 s 6; 2008 c 154 art 13 s 27; 2013 c 143 art 4 s 17; 2014 c 150 art 4 s 5

Amended by 2014 Minn. Laws, ch. 150,s 4-5, eff. 3/22/2014.

Amended by 2013 Minn. Laws, ch. 143,s 4-17, eff. for assessment year 2013, and for taxes payable in 2014, and thereafter.