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Board of Equalization reinstates green‑belt valuation for Hausman Development after appeal
Summary
The Lancaster County Board of Equalization approved an appeal by Hausman Development to reinstate a special green‑belt (ag) valuation after a follow‑up assessor inspection observed agricultural use; the board also accepted preliminary recommendations on 4‑51 tax exemption applications and approved motor vehicle tax exemptions with no public comment.
The Lancaster County Board of Equalization on Feb. 17 approved an appeal by Hausman Development to reinstate a special green‑belt valuation for a contested parcel after the assessor’s office reported observers subsequently verified agricultural use.
Abby Stark, associate counsel for Hausman Development, told the board the parcel’s north portion is actively planted and harvested while the south portion includes a pond and fallow area. "We have invoices from…
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