DR-418C
R. 09/17
REAL PROPERTY DEDICATED
Rule 12D-16.002, F.A.C.
IN PERPETUITY FOR CONSERVATION
Effective 09/17
EXEMPTION APPLICATION
Sections 196.011 and 196.26, F.S. Tax Year 20
Return this form to your county property appraiser by March 1. County
COMPLETED BY PROPERTY OWNER
Parcel #
Easement address
Property Owner
Easement Owner
Name
Agent
Mailing
address
Phone
Fax
On January 1 of this tax year, this property met the requirements for a conservation exemption, s. 196.26, F.S.
The land is: (Check one.)
Dedicated in perpetuity and used OR
exclusively for conservation purposes.
Dedicated in perpetuity and used for allowed
commercial purposes. (Exemption of 50% of the land value)
YES
NO
Have you included a copy of the instrument that conveys real property dedicated in perpetuity for
conservation purposes?
Is this property less than 40 contiguous acres? If yes, attach a document from the Acquisition and
Restoration Council determining the land's use for conservation purposes and a management plan (s. 259.035, F.S.).
Do you have baseline documentation of the natural values protected on the land?
If yes, attach documents, including a management plan, if available.
Are there structures or other improvements on the land?
If yes, they must be auxiliary to the use of the land for conservation purposes to qualify for the exemption.
Does the land include allowed commercial use? If agricultural, the use must comply with the most recent
best management practices of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, if adopted by rule.
If the land is no longer eligible for this exemption, the owner must promptly notify the property appraiser. If you don't and it
is determined the land was not eligible for this exemption for any time within the last 10 years, the owner is subject to
taxes exempted plus 18% interest each year and a penalty of 100% of the taxes exempted. Any property of the owner will
be subject to a lien for the unpaid taxes and penalties. (s.196.011, F.S.)
I certify the facts above and on the attached documents are true and the property complies with the restrictions and
requirements of section 196.26, F.S.
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Date
Signature
Title
COMPLETED BY PROPERTY APPRAISER
I have received this application and the attached documents. You will be notified if your application is denied.
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