State Land Evaluation and Advisory Council
SLEAC Meetings
Annually, agricultural and horticultural, forestry, and open space use-value estimates are presented for review by SLEAC at a public meeting held during the first two weeks of August. These preliminary estimates are open for review for 30 days. During this time, written questions are addressed. Responses to all questions are presented to SLEAC for a vote during a second meeting held during the first 2 weeks of September. The approved estimates are posted on the use-value website in October of each year.
SLEAC Meeting
Hosted by Virginia Department of TaxationIntroduction of 2026 Use-Values.
Department of Forestry Training Room 900 Natural Resource Drive Charlottesville, VA 22903
SLEAC Meeting
Hosted by Virginia Department of TaxationVote of 2026 Use-Values.
Department of Forestry Training Room 900 Natural Resource Drive Charlottesville, VA 22903
SLEAC Manual
The purpose of this manual is to bring together background information needed by local officials involved in or considering a use-value assessment program. The manual includes:
- Law and General Synopsis
- Standards for Classification
- Attorney General’s Opinions
- Model Ordinances
- Application Form for Taxation on the Basis of Land Use Assessment
- Agricultural and Forestal Districts Act (Law and General Synopsis)
- Virginia Conservation Easement Act
Further information is available upon request from the SLEAC facilitator Cory Schaeffer.