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APPROVED AGRICULTURAL LAND MODIFIERS

An application for each parcel must be filed with your local township assessor by March 1^st of each year. If you are applying for more than one modifier, you must have an application for each modifier you are applying for.

THE MODIFIERS AND REQUIREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Frequent Flooding

1. Adjustment Amount: 20% reduction in value to affected cropland acres only

2. Requirements:

1. Completed application
2. Aerial map or maps outlining the area affected
3. Must be three contiguous acres or more
4. Must have two photos within the last 5 years dated after May 10^th   showing water on the parcel you are requesting a reduction in value (each photo must have the date visible and parcel number)
5. 50% or more of the parcel must be affected to qualify
6. This will not apply to non-cropland or acres already adjusted with approved land use classification
7. This modifier will be good for a period of three years from the date on the application.
8. Copy of the most current FSA map showing the cropland acres for each parcel
9. Subject to review

3. Salinity/Alkaline

2. Adjustment Amount: 40% reduction in value to affected cropland acres only

4. Requirements:

1. Completed application
2. Aerial map or maps outlining the area affected
3. Must be three contiguous acres or more
4. Must have two aerial maps within the last 10 years showing the affected area or areas (each map must have the date visible and parcel number)
5. This will not apply to non-cropland
6. Any acres that have been already adjusted to waste for salinity/alkaline will be reclassified as cropland
7. Copy of the most current FSA map showing the cropland acres for each parcel
8. Subject to review

5. Rock

3. Adjustment Amount: 20% reduction in value to affected cropland acres only

6. Requirements:

1. Completed application
2. Aerial map or maps outlining the area affected
3. Must be three contiguous acres or more
4. This will not apply to non-cropland or acres already adjusted with approved land use classification
5. Must have 3 photos from the last two years showing rocks throughout the parcel (each photo must have the date visible and parcel number).
6. Copy of the most current FSA map showing the cropland acres for each parcel
7. Subject to review

Please note that if the requirements are not met for a parcel, that parcel will not qualify for a reduction in value. All required documentation must be provided to the local assessor by March 1^st of each year.  Further documentation may be requested from the Pembina County Tax Office. If the application is questionable and a decision cannot be made by the Pembina County Tax Office it will be brought to the Pembina County Commission for a final decision.