A soil group worksheet lists the soils included in your property and the number of acres of each soil type.  Soils are ranked on their suitability for agriculture depending on several factors, including fertility, depth, and soil make-up.  If you are applying for agricultural exemption for farmed land on your property, you will need a Soil Group Worksheet from our office to give to your assessor.  Your assessor will use this worksheet, as well as your application, to help determine your exemption.  
To Request a Worksheet:
  • OCSWCD Soil Group Information Worksheet (available below), completely filled out
  • Estimated acres in production, wooded, homestead, etc.
  • Pre-pay $80 per parcel.   Over two worksheets we charge an hourly rate of $50/hr.
  • AS OF JUNE 1, 2022 pre-pay $80 per parcel.  For more than two soil worksheets the price is $160 for the first two, and then an hourly rate of $50/hr after that. 
Soil Group Worksheet Questionnaire (click here)
_New York State Board of Real Property Tax Services
Visit New York States Office Of Real Property Service (NYS ORPS) website to find information and tax forms.
* RP-305 Form
* RP-305-c Form

Orange County Real Property Department
Use Orange County's Parcel Information website to research your parcel information, including the SBL (Section, Block, and Lot) number.

Assessment FAQ:
  • When should I file my agricultural exemption?
Agricultural exemptions can be filed at any time of the year but are due for the current year of filing by March 1.  If you know you will be filing for an agricultural exemption on property in Orange County, you will need to contact the Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District office for a Soil Group Worksheet.
  • How do I contact the District office?
We can be reached by phone at 845-343-1873, or by email at kevin.sumner@ocsoil.org.  You can also stop by our office at 225 Dolson Avenue, Suite 103, Middletown, NY 10940.  Our hours are Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm.
  • Does the District office file the worksheet?
No, we do not file these worksheets with the assessor.  That is up to the landowner or their agent.  The worksheets require a landowner signature and the signature of the preparer.  We sign them as the preparer and will mail them to you if requested to do so.  Otherwise, our policy is to call you when the worksheet is done and you may pick it up in our office.  Payment is required at the time of request.
  • Can I pick it up on a Saturday?
No, Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • What is the fee for the worksheet?
Our fee is $80.00 per parcel.  These rates are subject to change, so please verify your bill with us before you write your check.
  • Can I pay by credit card?
No, unfortunately we do not accept credit cards.
  • Is that all there is to file for an agricultural exemption?
You will need to have a form known as RP-305 if you are filing for the first time or a 305R if you are renewing your ag exemption.  You must turn in this form each time you apply for your ag exemption.  You can get this form from your town’s assessor or it can be downloaded from the web.  For more information on filing an Agricultural Exemption, go to the following web sitehttp://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/legal/stbd/index.htm
  • How are agricultural values determined?
http://www.tax.ny.gov/research/property/assess/valuation/01ag.htm


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