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Forest Incentive Programs - Property Taxes for Colorado

Type of Tax

Current Use. 13% of current use value.

Law

Forest Land Statute C>R>S. 39-1-102 from 15-DPT-AS; Pub ARL Volume 3: 1-89; Revised 1-1995

Objective

a) The preservation of land areas for outdoor recreation, the education of the public, or the protection of a relatively natural habitat for fish, wildlife, plants, or similar ecosystems; or (b) The preservation of open space, including farmland and forest land, where such preservation is for the scenic enjoyment of the public or is pursuant to a clearly delineated federal, state, or local government conservation policy and where such preservation will yield a significant public benefit.

Requirements

Minimum of 40 acres

10% of land covered by forest trees

Management plan required

Withdrawing from the program results in landowner no longer receiving tax benefit

There is not rollback tax for withdrawing from the program

Program Administration

State Forest Service approves forest management plans. County tax assessor must determine the land classification.

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