OAR 150-308-1070
Acquired Land as Part of Farming Unit
(1)
Newly acquired land is put to a farm use in a timely manner consistent with accepted farming practices. There is no requirement that a previous owner used the land for farming.(2)
The owner, described in ORS 308A.077 (Application to qualify nonexclusive farm use zone farmland)(2)(b), files an application with the county assessor on or before April 1 preceding the first tax year for which special farm use assessment is requested.(a)
The first year the acquired property may be eligible for special assessment is the calendar year following acquisition.(b)
There is no requirement that the taxpayer seek or receive special farm use assessment for the property for its first eligible tax year.
Source:
Rule 150-308-1070 — Acquired Land as Part of Farming Unit, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=150-308-1070
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