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Bremer County approves 17 family farm tax credits, denies two applications
Summary
The county assessor presented 19 family farm credit applications for 2025; supervisors approved 17 applications and recommended disallowing two for failing acreage or active-farming requirements.
Bremer County supervisors approved most of the family farm tax credit applications for the 2025 tax year, accepting 17 out of 19 filings and recommending denial for two parcels that did not meet program criteria.
County staff explained the family farm credit requires contiguous acreage of at least 10 acres and active agricultural use by the applicant or a close relative (spouse, parent, grandparent, step-relatives, etc.). Staff said one denied claim was rented to a neighbor who was not a close relative and therefore did not qualify; the other failed the 10-acre minimum.
The assessor asked the board to sign disallowance letters for the two denials. The board voted to accept the assessor's recommendation (motion moved by Bob, seconded by Corey); the motion carried.
What it means: staff removed 70 parcels from the program for 2025 and added 52 parcels during the review process; the net change reflects transfers, LLC reorganizations and changes in farming activity, county staff said.
Next steps: staff will finalize the notices for the two disallowed applicants and implement the approved credits for the remaining parcels.
