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Farm and forest land may qualify for use-value assessment—but the record has to support active use
Pittsylvania’s Land Use Program can assess qualifying property by use rather than fair-market value. That lower assessment comes with eligibility, filing and change-of-use consequences.
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The benefit and the obligation
The Commissioner of the Revenue says Pittsylvania County's Land Use Program is designed for taxpayers who keep land in active production. Qualifying land is assessed at a land-use value instead of fair-market value, which can reduce the tax burden.
Enrollment is not simply a label for rural acreage. Owners need to meet the current category, acreage, production and filing requirements.
A sale, subdivision or change in use can alter eligibility and may create rollback-tax consequences.
What owners should preserve
Keep leases, farm or forestry records, maps and other evidence that shows who is using the land and how. Before changing the parcel or use, ask the Commissioner how the change affects the enrolled acreage.
- Verify the current application period and fee.
- Identify each parcel and qualifying use accurately.
- Report a use or ownership change rather than waiting for a bill problem.
- Do not confuse land-use assessment with a permanent conservation easement.
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Primary county program overview and application path; checked August 31, 2026.
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