Summary
The Board renewed the program that shortens Williamson Act contracts to nine years, bringing the county about $1.87 million a year in extra property tax revenue while keeping most farmers' tax savings intact. Supervisors want the state to restore the subvention funding it cut years ago.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Brings the county about $1.87 million a year; continuing the Williamson Act overall forgoes roughly $4 million annually in full-assessed-value property taxes.
Farmers and ranchers keep most of their Williamson Act tax savings, and the county gains revenue for programs.
The county forgoes significant property tax revenue it would collect if contracts were not renewed.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors — September 22, 2026
The Board renewed the program that shortens Williamson Act contracts to nine years, bringing the county about $1.87 million a year in extra property tax revenue while keeping most farmers' tax savings intact. Supervisors want the state to restore the subvention funding it cut years ago.
Board of Supervisors — January 27, 2026
The county expanded Agricultural Preserve No. 064 with three new Williamson Act contracts covering 242.8 acres, keeping that farmland in agricultural use with reduced property taxes for the owners.
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