Lands used for conservation applies to specifically-designated purposes wherein certain property rights have been formally encumbered. To be eligible for the designation as lands used for conservation, you must answer the following application questions as of January 1st along with providing documentation:
- Have I conveyed the development rights or established a covenant for conservation purposes of the land for 10 years or more and can I provide a copy of the instrument of conveyance?
- Does the conservation easement meet the requirements set for in 704.06, F.S.?
- Has the property been designated as environmentally endangered by resolution of the municipality or county as described in section 193.501(6)(1), F.S.?
- Has the property been designated as conservation land in the adopted local comprehensive plan?
- Is the property used for outdoor recreational or park purposes as described in section 193.501(6)(g), F.S.?
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Failure to file an application by March 1 is a waiver of the conservation assessment for that tax year.