Clean And Green Valuation Application

Document Overview

This is a Clean and Green Valuation Application for Blair County, Pennsylvania, administered by the Blair County Assessment Office. The form is used to apply for preferential property tax assessment under the "Clean and Green" program, which offers lower taxes for land used for agriculture, forest reserves, or open space.

Key Deadlines and Fees

• Submission Deadline: Applications must be received by the Assessment Office on or before June 1st of the year preceding the tax year.
  • Exception: If a countywide reassessment occurs, the deadline is extended to October 15th.
• Fees (New Applications):
  • Application Fee: $50. 00
  • Recording/Handling Fee: $20. 50
  • Total: $70. 50
• Amended Applications: No application fee is charged, but the $20. 50 Recording/Handling Fee applies.

Contact Information

• Office: Blair County Assessment Office
• Address: 423 Allegheny St, Ste 041, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-2022
• Phone: (814) 693-3110
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Application Requirements

The form requires the following information to be typed or printed clearly:

• Owner Details: Names of all owners (Last, First, M. I. ) and their mailing address/phone.
• Parcel Information: Parcel ID numbers, Control numbers, and Acreage for each parcel.
• Land Use Categories: Applicants must check which categories they qualify for:
  • Agricultural Use: Land producing agricultural commodities (requires 10+ contiguous acres or $2,000+ annual income).
  • Agricultural Reserve: Noncommercial open space for public recreation.
  • Forest Reserve: Land stocked with forest trees capable of producing timber (10+ acres).
• Specific Conditions: The form asks about:
  • Mineral leases (oil & gas).
  • Cellular communication towers.
  • Tier I alternative energy sources (solar, wind, etc. ).
  • Non-agricultural commercial activities.
  • Farmstead land (residential areas supporting the farm).

Legal Obligations and Signatures

• Change of Use: Owners must submit 30 days' notice to the County Assessor if there is a change in land use, ownership, or division of the land.
• Roll-Back Taxes: A change in use may trigger roll-back taxes and interest.
• Notarization: All owners of record must sign the application in the presence of a notary public. The form includes a standard Pennsylvania Notary Public acknowledgment section.