The Guest Ranch Application (FOR-151) is the form the Maricopa County Assessor uses to grant requests for statutory guest ranch classification. It sits among the Assessor's forms for Maricopa County property tax classification. The owner or an authorized representative lists the ranch's private, leased and public-land parcels, answers two supplemental questions and affirms the statements printed on the form under penalty of perjury. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form itself is published by the Assessor.
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What is FOR-151?
The Guest Ranch Application (FOR-151) is the Maricopa County Assessor form on which a guest ranch owner lists the property that makes up the ranch and affirms the facts needed to request statutory guest ranch classification.
The form has a header block for the guest ranch name, mailing address, contact person, title, telephone number and email. Part 1: Listing of Guest Ranch Property has three tables: private property adjacent to the headquarters (up to six Assessor Parcel Numbers with acres), leased property adjacent to the headquarters, and public land that is subject to a riding permit. The leased and public-land tables ask for a lease ID, acres leased, and lease start and end dates; the public-land table also asks for the government agency, such as BLM, Forest Service or State Land Dept.
Part 2: Supplemental Questions and Affirmations asks whether you are the sole owner of the listed parcels and whether the operation crosses county lines. It then has three affirmations made under penalty of perjury, including the rule in ARS §42-13552(D) on notifying the assessor if part of the property is converted to a different use in violation of the deed restriction.
The form states that it is used only to grant statutory guest ranch classification, not statutory agricultural classification or valuation. A separate Guest Ranch Application Checklist appears next to it in the Assessor's forms library.
Who needs to file FOR-151?
Owners of a guest ranch in Maricopa County who want the Maricopa County Assessor to grant statutory guest ranch classification use this form. An authorized representative may complete and sign it for the owner: the signature block reads "Owner or Authorized Representative."
The form is built around the ranch's headquarters. You list private parcels and leased parcels adjacent to the headquarters, and any public land subject to a riding permit, with the lease details the form requests.
- If you are not the sole owner of the parcels listed, the form asks you to explain.
- If the guest ranch operation crosses county lines, the form asks you to list all counties covered.
Do not use this application to request statutory agricultural classification or valuation. The form says it will not be used to grant those requests. The Assessor lists agriculture forms separately in its forms library.
When to file FOR-151
Submit the Guest Ranch Application when you are requesting statutory guest ranch classification from the Maricopa County Assessor. The form prints no due date of its own, so ask the Assessor's office about timing before you file.
The checklist, the recorded deed restriction and copies of any related leases go in with the application, so gather them first.
Timing also matters after classification. Under ARS §42-13552(D), as printed in the affirmations, if any part of the property is converted to a different use in violation of the deed restriction, the owner must notify the assessor of the change and is subject to a penalty.
Documents you need
- The Guest Ranch Application Checklist, submitted with the application; the form says it must accompany it.
- The recorded deed restriction, submitted with the application.
- Copies of any related leases, such as leases of property adjacent to the headquarters or public-land leases listed in Part 1.
How to fill out FOR-151
Enter ranch and contact details
At the top, write the guest ranch name, mailing address, contact person, title, telephone number and email.
List private property adjacent to headquarters
In Part 1, enter the Assessor Parcel Number (APN) and acres for each private parcel adjacent to the headquarters, on rows 1 to 6.
List leased property adjacent to headquarters
For each leased parcel, enter the APN, the lease ID (for example a lease number or name), the acres leased, and the lease start and end dates, on rows 1 to 3.
List public land under a riding permit
For each public-land lease, enter the government agency (for example BLM, Forest Service or State Land Dept.), lease ID, acres leased, and lease start and end dates.
Answer the sole-owner question
In Part 2, check Yes or No for whether you are the sole owner of the listed parcels. If No, explain on the lines provided.
Answer the county-lines question
Check Yes or No for whether the guest ranch operation crosses county lines. If Yes, list all counties covered.
Read the three affirmations
Read the statements made under penalty of perjury: the application is true and complete, the ARS §42-13552(D) notice duty applies on conversion of use, and the form grants guest ranch classification only.
Sign and date the application
The owner or authorized representative signs and dates the form at the bottom of Part 2.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the parcel numbers, acres and lease dates, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Add the checklist, recorded deed restriction and lease copies before you submit.
How to submit FOR-151
The form prints no mailing address, portal or appointment rule, so confirm how the Maricopa County Assessor wants it delivered before you send it.
- Package: the completed and signed application, the application checklist, the recorded deed restriction and copies of any related leases. The form states that all of these must be submitted together.
- Where to find the office: the Assessor's forms library at https://mcassessor.maricopa.gov/forms/general/ lists the Guest Ranch Application and the Guest Ranch Application Checklist. The Assessor's site also offers a Contact Us page and a way to schedule a virtual appointment.
The form says nothing about a fee. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Assessor's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending the application without the application checklist, the recorded deed restriction or copies of any related leases, all of which the form says must be submitted with it.
- Using this form to request statutory agricultural classification or valuation; the form is used only for statutory guest ranch classification.
- Answering "No" to the sole-owner question without explaining on the lines provided.
- Answering "Yes" to crossing county lines without listing all counties covered.
- Listing leased or public-land parcels in the wrong table of Part 1 instead of the private, leased or riding-permit section that fits.
- Leaving lease ID, acres leased or lease start and end dates blank for a leased parcel or riding permit.
- Leaving the signature or date blank; the owner or authorized representative must sign the affirmations.
- Not notifying the assessor when part of the property is converted to a different use in violation of the deed restriction.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Guest Ranch Application (FOR-151)?
It is the Maricopa County Assessor form used to grant requests for statutory guest ranch classification. The owner lists the ranch's private, leased and riding-permit land, answers two supplemental questions and signs affirmations under penalty of perjury.
Can I fill out the Guest Ranch Application online?
Yes. You can fill out the fillable PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the form with the Maricopa County Assessor; you submit it through the Assessor's channels.
What do I have to submit with the Guest Ranch Application?
The form states that the application checklist, the recorded deed restriction and copies of any related leases must be submitted with it. The Guest Ranch Application Checklist is listed next to the application in the Assessor's forms library.
Can I use this form to request agricultural classification?
No. The form says it is used only to grant requests for statutory guest ranch classification and will not be used to grant statutory agricultural classification or valuation. The Assessor lists agriculture forms separately.
Who can sign the Guest Ranch Application?
The owner or an authorized representative signs and dates the form. The signature block reads "Owner or Authorized Representative," and the affirmations above it are made under penalty of perjury.
What if my guest ranch is in more than one county?
Answer Yes to the question on whether the operation crosses county lines and list all counties covered on the lines provided in Part 2.
What happens if part of the ranch is converted to another use?
Under ARS §42-13552(D), as printed on the form, if any part of the property is converted to a different use in violation of the deed restriction, the owner must notify the assessor of the change and will be subject to a penalty.
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