Ohio farmers in counties undergoing property reappraisal in 2026 will see some encouraging news when it comes to Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV). Updated values show a slight decline in many cases, reflecting the realities of today’s farm economy. Another significant change will affect how permanent pasture is valued, a move expected to benefit many livestock producers.
Those updates are the latest in Ohio’s ongoing effort to ensure farmland enrolled in CAUV is valued based on its agricultural productivity rather than its development potential.
Leah Curtis, associate general counsel for Ohio Farm Bureau, said it’s important for landowners to remember that CAUV values are updated every three years in conjunction with county reappraisals…