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Lampasas County, Texas

Bee Hive Leasing for Ag Exemption in Lampasas County, TX

From Lampasas to Kempner, small-acreage owners at the Hill Country gateway often want a hands-off way to keep their land in ag use. Our managed hive leases serve 5–20 acre Lampasas County properties, subject to the local appraisal district's beekeeping guidelines.

Check My Land in Lampasas County

What the Lampasas County Appraisal District looks for

Beekeeping guidelines are set by the Lampasas County Appraisal District. We match your hive count and records to the current Lampasas 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.

Small acreage country at the gateway to the Hill Country.

How it works

  1. 01

    Free land check

    We talk through your county, acreage and ag history so you know where you stand before you commit.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Year-round hive management

    Regular inspections, feeding, mite control and swarm prevention. You don't need a bee suit or any experience.

  4. 04

    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

Lampasas County hive leasing questions

Can my land in Lampasas County qualify through beekeeping?

Beekeeping may support 1-d-1 agricultural valuation on 5–20 acres in Lampasas County. Acreage alone is not enough: qualifying use, agricultural history and intensity requirements matter. Lampasas County Appraisal District decides eligibility.

How many hives does Lampasas County require?

Hive minimums are set by Lampasas County Appraisal District. We discuss your acreage and the current Lampasas 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 Lampasas and Kempner?

Yes. We offer managed leases for landowners around Lampasas and Kempner, 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.

Put bees to work on your Lampasas County land.