For Landowners
If you own 5+ acres of rural or semi-rural land, you may already qualify for an agricultural property tax exemption through beekeeping.
Low Maintenance
Honeybees are gentle and largely self-sufficient. Most beekeepers spend just 15-30 minutes per hive per month during active season.
Real Savings
Agricultural appraisal typically reduces taxable land value by 90-98%, saving most qualifying landowners $2,000-$8,000+ per year.
How it works
Getting an agricultural exemption through beekeeping is simpler than most people think.
Check your property
Enter your address and we'll pull your real property data — acreage, assessed value, and county-specific requirements.
See your estimated savings
Our calculator compares your current taxes to what you'd pay with an agricultural appraisal. Most landowners are surprised by the difference.
Get your county guide
Download a free guide with your county's specific requirements, application deadlines, and step-by-step filing instructions.
Set up your hives
BeeKings can provide everything you need — hives, bees, equipment, and hands-on training. Or bring your own if you're already a beekeeper.
Available calculators
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Built by beekeepers, for landowners
Bee Exemption is a free tool from BeeKings, a family-owned beekeeping company in Canton, Texas. We've helped landowners across the state set up beekeeping operations that qualify for agricultural exemptions — saving them thousands on property taxes while supporting pollinator health.
Why we built this
Most landowners don't realize they're overpaying on property taxes. Agricultural exemptions exist in nearly every state, and beekeeping is one of the easiest ways to qualify — but the process can be confusing. County requirements vary, paperwork is scattered, and bad information is everywhere.
We built Bee Exemption to give landowners a clear, honest answer: does my property qualify, and how much could I save? No hard sells, no inflated numbers. Just real data from your county's appraisal district.
Common questions
Is this legal?
Absolutely. Agricultural property tax exemptions are established by state law. Many states, including Texas and Florida, explicitly recognize beekeeping as a qualifying agricultural use. Thousands of landowners use beekeeping to maintain their agricultural classification every year.
How much land do I need?
It depends on your state and county. In Texas, most counties require 5-20 acres. Florida has no state-mandated minimum acreage. Our calculator checks your specific county's requirements automatically.
Do I need beekeeping experience?
No. Honeybees are gentle and low-maintenance. BeeKings provides hives, bees, equipment, training, and ongoing support. Many of our customers had zero experience before starting.
How much does it cost to get started?
A typical setup runs about $450 per hive (equipment + bees). Most properties need 6-12 hives. Annual maintenance is roughly $75 per hive. The investment usually pays for itself within the first year through tax savings alone — plus you get honey.
How long until I start saving?
If your land already has agricultural history, you may qualify the same tax year. For new agricultural use, most states require a few years of qualifying activity. The sooner you start, the sooner you save — and your savings compound every year you maintain the exemption.
Is the calculator really free?
Yes. No catches, no hidden fees. We built it to help landowners understand their options. If you decide you want help getting set up with hives, BeeKings is here — but there's zero obligation.
See what you could save
It takes 60 seconds to check your property. No signup required.