Texas landowners on 5–20 acres can dramatically reduce their property taxes through agricultural use valuation. Find out in 60 seconds if your property qualifies — and how much you could save.
Every Texas county sets its own minimum intensity requirements for beekeeping. Our tool looks up your specific county's hive count and acreage rules automatically.
We connect you with a vetted, TAIS-certified beekeeper who places and manages compliant hives on your property — including documentation for your appraisal district.
Your beekeeper provides the documentation you need. You file a 1-D-1 Open Space Valuation application with your county appraisal district by April 30.
Once approved, your land is valued at its agricultural productivity rate — not market value. Most landowners see their tax bill drop by 60–90% on the exempted portion.
Cattle require fencing, water, feeding, and year-round management. Hay requires equipment. Wildlife management requires specific documentation. Beekeeping requires none of that — just compliant hives, a certified beekeeper, and clean records.
For 5–20 acre landowners, managed beekeeping is the single most cost-effective path to agricultural valuation. The average program costs $1,200–$1,800 per year. The average tax savings: $4,000–$10,000.
Check if your land qualifies →Most Central Texas landowners on 5+ acres are leaving thousands of dollars on the table every year. The qualification process is simpler than you think — and we'll walk you through it.