Brown County, Texas
Bee Hive Leasing for Ag Exemption in Brown County, TX
Own 5–20 acres around Brownwood, Early, Bangs or Blanket? Our apiary is right here in Brownwood. We lease and manage beehives for Brown County landowners who want to keep their property in agricultural use under Texas's beekeeping ag valuation rules.
Check My Land in Brown CountyWhat the Brown County Appraisal District looks for
Beekeeping guidelines are set by the Brown County Appraisal District. We match your hive count and records to the current Brown County guidelines, taking your acreage, property history and active management into account.
Confirm details directly with the district. Your land must meet its requirements for 1-d-1 open-space agricultural valuation; placing hives alone does not guarantee approval.
Home base for our apiary — we're right here in Brownwood.
How it works
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Free land check
We talk through your county, acreage and ag history so you know where you stand before you commit.
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Lease & hive placement
We match the number of hives to your county appraisal district's beekeeping guidelines and set them up in the right spot for water, forage and shade.
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Year-round hive management
Regular inspections, feeding, mite control and swarm prevention. You don't need a bee suit or any experience.
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Records for your appraisal district
We keep inspection logs and hive records so you have what your appraisal district asks for when it's time to file or renew.
What's included
- Healthy, locally raised honey bee colonies
- Hive count matched to your county's guidelines
- Hive stands, setup and placement
- Scheduled inspections and seasonal care
- Mite monitoring and treatment
- Swarm prevention and colony upkeep
- Inspection logs and hive records
- One local beekeeper you can actually call
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Brown County hive leasing questions
Can my land in Brown County qualify through beekeeping?
Beekeeping may support 1-d-1 agricultural valuation on 5–20 acres in Brown County. Acreage alone is not enough: qualifying use, agricultural history and intensity requirements matter. Brown County Appraisal District decides eligibility.
How many hives does Brown County require?
Hive minimums are set by Brown County Appraisal District. We discuss your acreage and the current Brown County guidelines during your free land check, then plan colony numbers and records accordingly. Confirm the latest requirements directly with the district.
Do you manage hives near Brownwood, Early, Bangs and Blanket?
Yes. We offer managed leases for landowners around Brownwood, Early, Bangs and Blanket, subject to site suitability and availability. We handle placement, regular care and hive logs. You provide agreed access and file your agricultural valuation application.
Information on this site is general and is not tax or legal advice. Agricultural valuation is determined by your county appraisal district.