The Land Management Plan Agreement is a form of the Loudoun County Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue (COR). It is one of the Loudoun County property tax forms tied to the Land Use Assessment Program, and owners use it to commit to a land management plan (LMP) for one parcel. It must go in with a Land Use Assessment Application and carry the signatures of all owners and a Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) representative. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the county publishes the original at loudoun.gov.
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What is TED31-0326?
The Land Management Plan Agreement is the Loudoun County form on which the owners of a real estate parcel agree to a land management plan (LMP) as part of a request to admit the land to the Land Use Assessment Program and assess it at open space use value.
The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue issues it. In the certification, owners acknowledge that Loudoun County Codified Ordinance Chapter 848 governs the program and that Section 848.023(3) sets the criteria for Open Space protection of farmland for future agricultural use. One of those criteria is an LMP approved by the Loudoun Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD).
By signing, the owners agree to implement the LMP by:
- mowing the property at least twice a year;
- controlling noxious weeds;
- using other applicable best management practices to maintain the property.
The owners also acknowledge that the LMP is not a recommendation to circumvent any county ordinance or overlay district protection, such as those on grading, clearing, fill dumping, floodplain, steep slope, mountainside, ridge line protection or limestone.
The agreement is not a stand-alone application. The form says it must be submitted as part of a Land Use Assessment Application, with one form for each parcel.
Who needs to file TED31-0326?
Owners of a Loudoun County parcel who ask for Open Space land use assessment complete this form. All owners of the parcel must sign it, and a SWCD representative signs after reviewing it.
The county's general information states the conditions for Open Space protection of farmland for future agricultural use. The property must:
- be at least twenty acres, excluding home site and other non-qualifying land;
- be in a rural area as defined by the County Comprehensive Plan;
- be subject to a recorded open space commitment with the county of at least ten years;
- have a "best management plan" approved by the Loudoun Soil and Water Conservation District.
Use one form for each parcel. If you own several parcels, complete a separate agreement for each. The form says nothing about a representative signing for an owner, so ask the Tax Relief, Exemptions & Deferrals staff if someone else will sign for you.
When to file TED31-0326
The agreement is filed whenever you submit a Land Use Assessment Application, because the form must accompany that application. It prints no separate due date.
The order matters. Owners complete and sign the form first and send it to the SWCD. After review, a SWCD representative signs it and returns it to the owners. Only the form signed by all parties goes in with the application. Allow time for the SWCD review before you plan to submit. For application deadlines, check loudoun.gov/LandUse or contact the Commissioner of the Revenue.
Documents you need
- Land Use Assessment Application: the agreement must be submitted as part of it, with one agreement for each parcel.
- Signatures of all owners of the parcel on the agreement, each with name and date.
- Signature, name and date of a Loudoun Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) representative, added after SWCD review and returned to the owners.
How to fill out TED31-0326
Enter the parcel identification number
Under Real Estate Information, write the Parcel Identification Number (PIN) and the Parcel Address for the one parcel this form covers.
List the real estate owners
Enter the Real Estate Owner Name(s), Owner Phone and Email.
Add a different mailing address
If the mailing address differs from the parcel address, fill in the Mailing Address, City, State and Zip.
Read the certification
Read the certification on Chapter 848, Section 848.023(3) and the LMP commitments: mowing at least twice a year, controlling noxious weeds and using other best management practices.
Have every owner sign
Each owner writes a name in an Owner Name line, then signs and dates it. The form has three owner lines, and all owners must sign.
Send the form to the SWCD
Email the form to the Soil and Water Conservation District at [email protected]. A SWCD representative reviews it, then signs and dates it.
Check the SWCD signature block
When the form comes back, confirm the SWCD Rep Name, Signature and Date lines are completed before you submit.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the PIN, the owner names and all signatures and dates. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it with your Land Use Assessment Application as described under How to submit.
How to submit TED31-0326
Submit the signed agreement together with your Land Use Assessment Application, in person, by upload or by mail.
- SWCD review first: email the form to the Soil and Water Conservation District at [email protected]. A SWCD representative signs it and returns it to you.
- In person: Leesburg, 1 Harrison St. SE, 1st Floor, or Sterling, 46000 Center Oak Plaza. Both offices are open 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and closed federal holidays; the county encourages scheduling an appointment to reduce your wait.
- Upload: loudoun.gov/COR-Upload. The county asks that forms containing sensitive personal identifying information go through its secure Document Upload Portal.
- Mail: COR/Tax Exemptions & Deferrals, PO Box 8000, Leesburg, VA 20177-9804.
For help, contact Tax Relief, Exemptions & Deferrals at [email protected] or 703-737-8557, or the Commissioner of the Revenue at 703-777-0260. Online forms are at loudoun.gov/COR-Forms. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the agreement on its own instead of with a Land Use Assessment Application; the form says it must accompany the application.
- Sending the form to the county before the SWCD representative has reviewed and signed it.
- Leaving out an owner's signature; all owners and a SWCD representative must sign.
- Using one form for several parcels; the instructions call for one form for each parcel.
- Skipping the mailing address when it differs from the parcel address.
- Mailing the package to a street office address instead of PO Box 8000, Leesburg, VA 20177-9804.
- Sending sensitive personal information by ordinary channels when the county asks for the secure Document Upload Portal.
- Reading the signed LMP as permission to bypass grading, clearing, floodplain, steep slope or other county overlay protections.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Land Management Plan Agreement in Loudoun County?
It is a Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue form in which parcel owners agree to a land management plan (LMP) as part of a request for land use assessment at open space use value. Owners commit to mowing at least twice a year, controlling noxious weeds and using other best management practices.
Is this form part of Loudoun County property tax land use assessment?
Yes. It is one of the forms used with the Land Use Assessment Program, under which taxes are based on the use of the land, with remaining real estate taxes deferred while the property stays eligible. The form must be submitted with a Land Use Assessment Application.
Who has to sign the Land Management Plan Agreement?
All owners of the parcel and a representative of the Loudoun Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Owners sign first, send the form to the SWCD for review, and the SWCD representative signs and returns it to them.
How many acres do I need for Open Space protection of farmland?
At least twenty acres, excluding home site and other non-qualifying land. The county also requires a rural location under the Comprehensive Plan, a recorded open space commitment of at least ten years and a best management plan approved by the SWCD.
Where do I send the Land Management Plan Agreement?
First email it to the SWCD at [email protected]. After the SWCD signs it, submit it with your Land Use Assessment Application in person in Leesburg or Sterling, upload it at loudoun.gov/COR-Upload, or mail it to PO Box 8000, Leesburg, VA 20177-9804.
Do I need a separate agreement for each parcel?
Yes. The instructions say to use one form for each parcel. Each agreement lists that parcel's PIN and address and must carry the signatures of all of its owners and of a SWCD representative.
Can I fill out the Land Management Plan Agreement online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of Loudoun County and does not file the form; you send it to the SWCD and then submit it to the county through the channels it lists.
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