Buying Land in Denton County, Does Ag Exemption Transfer to the New Owner

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Buying Land in Denton County, Does Ag Exemption Transfer to the New Owner

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Thinking about buying land in Denton County and wondering if the ag exemption transfers to you?

This is one of the biggest misconceptions I see with acreage buyers.

When a property sells, a new deed is recorded - but that doesn't mean the ag valuation automatically transfers with it. The county is not looking at ownership… they're looking at how the land is being used.

In this video, I break down:

what happens when a property changes ownership
how the 1-d-1 ag application works
the 3 times you'll deal with that form
the 5 out of 7 year history requirement
what actually counts as agricultural use in Denton County
how the county verifies ag use (including aerial imagery and inspections)
how leasing your land can help you qualify

If you're buying acreage, ranchettes, or land in Denton County, understanding this before you close can save you from major surprises.

Because if the ag valuation doesn't continue…
you could be looking at rollback taxes.

👉 In the next video, I break down rollback taxes and how they're calculated.

If you're looking at a property and want help thinking through financing and strategy before you make an offer, reach out - I'd be happy to help you build a game plan.

Wes Gregg
North Texas Mortgage Broker
Denton County / DFW

00:00 Biggest mistake buyers make
00:20 What happens when a property sells
00:40 Why ag valuation doesn't transfer automatically
01:00 The 1-d-1 application explained
01:30 The 3 times 1-d-1 is used
01:55 What the county is really looking for (production)
02:20 The 5 out of 7 year history rule
02:45 City limits rule (5 out of 5 years)
03:05 What counts as ag use in Denton County
03:25 Understanding intensity requirements
03:45 Leasing your land for ag use
04:10 How Denton County verifies ag use
04:45 What to do before you buy
05:20 Be prepared for pushback
05:50 The risk of rollback taxes
06:15 Next video: rollback taxes explained