HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-032 - Res. Fee Schedule for Current Use Assessment Programs and Designated Forest Land Resolution No. 101�- M,
Amends Resolution No. 2020-13
Fee Schedule for
Current Use Assessment Programs and Designated Forest Land
WHEREAS, the Open Space Taxation Act, enacted in 1970, allows property owners to
have their Open Space, Farm and Agricultural, and Timber Lands valued at their
current use rather than their highest and best use;
WHEREAS, RCW 84.34.030 states "An owner...desiring current use classification...The
application shall be accompanied by a reasonable processing fee if such processing fee
is established by the city or county legislative authority...".
WHEREAS, RCW 84.33.130 (2) states "An owner of land desiring that it be designated
as forest land...The application shall be accompanied by a reasonable processing fee
when the county legislative authority has established the requirement for such a fee."
WHEREAS, the agreements for these programs are recorded in the Auditor's office and
the Auditor's Recording Fee will increase by $100 effective July 26, 2021. It is
recommended to increase the per parcel fee to $600 for new applications and
reclassifications for the Open Space, Farm and Agriculture and Designated Forest Land
programs;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MASON COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS TO amend the fee to $600 per parcel for new applications and
reclassifications for the Open Space, Farm and Agriculture and Designated Forest Land
programs effective August 1, 2021.
Adopted this 22nd day of June, 2021.
Board of County Commissioners
ATTEST: Mason County, Washington
McKenzie!VrnithL,JClerk of the Board Ra dy NeatP41in, Chair
AS TO FORM:
—--- - Sharon rask, Commissioner
Timoik Whitehead, Chief Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney
Kevin S1 4ty, mmissioner