Publications:
This page contains links to publications related to use value assessment in Virginia. Publications are ordered by their date of publication (most current is first).
Methods and Procedures: Determining the Use Value of Agricultural and Horticultural Land in Virginia Revised November 2010
Lex Bruce and Gordon Groover (June 2011)
TY2010 Use-Value Estimates and Rental Rates Compared
Lex Bruce and Gordon Groover (September 2009)
TY2010 (DY2008) Cropland & Pastureland Rental Rates Based on Capitalized NASS Rental Rates (May 28, 2009 Informational Letter)
Gordon Groover (May 2009)
Why Use-value Estimates Can Differ Between Counties
Lex Bruce and Gordon Groover (May 2008)
Horizons - Use-Value Taxation in Virginia : A Brief Description
Monica L icher and Gordon Groover (January/February 2006)
REAP Publication: Results of the 2003
Agricultural and
Horticultural Use-Value
Taxation Program Survey
Gordon G roover, Robert Drumheller,Beth Anne Pelletier, and Jesse Richardson (August 2004)
Measuring the Impact of Use-Value Taxation for Northampton County, Virginia
Robert Drumheller, Beth Anne Pelletier, and Gordon Groover
(March 2004)
SLEAC Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide background information for local officials involved in or
considering a use-value assessment program.
State Land Evaluation Advisory Council (2003)
How Use-Value Assessment Affects Real Property Tax Rates and Liabilities in Virginia
Edward Van Eenoo and R. David Lamie (2001)
A Citizen's Guide to the Use Value Taxation Program in Virginia
A useful guide which describes how use value differs from fair market values, the role of government land officials, the role of SLEAC, and background on how estimated use value of agricultural land in Virginia is calculated.
David Lamie and Gordon Groover (
November 2000)
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Does Use Value Taxation Hold Potential to Lower Farmers' Property Tax Bills?
Discusses whether an individual farm landowner should expect a lower property tax bill as the result of use value assessment in Virginia.
David Lamie (October 2000)
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