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908.369.4313

379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
908.369.4313

379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
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Farmland Assessment Information

Hillsborough Township is proud to have well over 200 properties assessed under the Farmland Assessment Act. This preferential assessment is made available to properties wherein a minimum of five (5) acres are actively devoted to agricultural or horticultural use (other rules apply). A major requirement is the annual filing of an application on or before August 1st.

If you are presently farmland assessed, you will receive the annual application form on or before July 1st. If you do not receive this form or require a new application, please call this office during business hours. The completed farmland assessment application must be returned on or before August 1st.

Late applications will be cause for denial of your QFARM assessment for the upcoming year.   Farmland forms and information can be found below.

2024 Farmland Assessment Form FA-1 for 2024– Return 2 copies

2024 Supplemental Gross Sales Form – Submit with FA-1 Form

2024 Woodland Data Form WD-1 – Submit if you have a Woodland Plan You must also include a woodland activity map annually

Farmland Assessment Brochure

Farmland Guidelines – by NJ Div of Taxation

Farmland Assessment Overview – NJ Dept of Agriculture 7-2015

Approved Forester List

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