Connecticut Beekeeping
Tax Exemptions
PA 490 Farm Assessment Program
✅ Beekeeping Explicitly Qualifies
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🐝 Overview
Connecticut's PA 490 (Public Act 490) explicitly lists "the keeping of bees" as a qualifying agricultural use. This makes Connecticut one of the most bee-friendly states for tax purposes.
Statute Quote: CT General Statute 1-1q includes "bees" in the definition of agriculture and farming.
📋 Requirements
- Minimum Acreage: Typically 2+ acres for farmland classification
- Income: $15,000 gross sales (or $2,500 for small farms)
- History: 2 years farming history typically required
- Deadline: September 1 - October 31 annually
⚖️ Legal Reference
CT General Statute 1-1q — Defines "agriculture" and "farming" to include "bees" explicitly.
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