If you own agricultural land, the State of Minnesota would pay for a large portion of the total Referendum project through the Ag2School Tax Credit program.
The Ag2School Tax Credit is an automatic 70% property tax credit for owners of agricultural land.
This tax credit program is not a tax deduction – it is an automatic dollar-for-dollar credit with no application required.
Please note: It does not include the house, garage, and one acre surrounding the agricultural homestead.
If both referendum questions pass on May 14, 2024, the State of Minnesota will pay approximately $3.9 million of the total bond amount. That equates to over 54% of the referendum project total cost!
The Ag2School tax program offers a 70% tax credit to all agricultural property owners including:
2a (homestead and non-homestead, agricultural land)
2b (rural vacant land)
2c (managed forest land) property except for the dwelling value of the property
The home, garage, and surrounding 1 acre of land is NOT eligible for the Ag2School Tax Credit and is taxed the same as a residential home.
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Ag2School Tax Credit provides property tax relief to farmers while also helping rural school districts make needed improvements to their facilities — a win-win for farmers and their communities.
— Minnesota Farmers Union