Special Agricultural Homestead

​​Special Agricultural Homestead extends homestead treatment to:

  • A property owner who does not live on the farm but actively farms the land.
  • A qualifying relative who actively farms the land. 
  • Property held under a trust or property owned by an authorized farm entity.

  • Owners must enroll their property in the program annually.
  • If the property is not being​ farmed by the owner, the individual actively farming will need to complete and sign the application as well.
  • Applications are due by Dec. 31 of the current assessment year.​

For new applications and changes to current properties enrolled, use these forms: 

For re-applic​ations with no changes in ownership or parcels from the prior application, please use these forms:

The county may request:

  • A copy of the previous year's Federal Schedule F
  • Your Federal 156 EZ form from the Farm Service Agency
  • Entity documentation
  • Trust ownership Interest document

In some instances, there may be multiple owners. Separate applications must be submitted.

Complete an application and submit by:

  • In person: Service or license centers
  • By mail: Dakota County Assessing Services, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings MN 55033-2343
  • By fax: 651-438-4469

For additional information, visit Minnesota Department of Revenue.

For more information, contact:
Assessing Services
651-438-4200
651-438-4469 (Fax)
Last updated: 05/06/2026