Land use: farmland and open space; eligibility for tax credit; grandfather farmland subject to multiple legal arrangements before certain date. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 36109b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0688'25, SB 0690'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0699'25
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Overview
This bill modifies Michigan’s farmland protection laws to provide a tax credit to landowners who have existing conservation easements or development rights agreements in place before January 1, 2025. It allows landowners with farmland subject to multiple conservation agreements – including conservation easements, purchase of development rights, and agricultural conservation easements – to claim a tax credit under existing law. The bill’s implementation is contingent on the passage of several related Senate Bills. This aims to preserve farmland by recognizing and supporting existing conservation efforts.
Key provisions
- Allows landowners with existing conservation easements to claim a tax credit.
- Applies to development rights agreements.
- Covers purchases of development rights.
- Includes agricultural conservation easements.
- The credit is available for agreements executed before January 1, 2025.
- Implementation is tied to the passage of other Senate Bills.
Who is affected
- Farmers
- Landowners
- Conservation organizations
- Real estate developers
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific timeframe (before January 1, 2025) for eligibility for the tax credit.
- Recognizes multiple types of conservation agreements.
- Requires the passage of several related bills for full implementation.
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