Ley 9071

Agricultural land valuation

Special valuation for land used for crop and livestock production (Ley 9071).

What does Ley 9071 establish?

Costa Rica’s Ley N.° 9071 promotes preserving land dedicated to primary crop and livestock production. For this land, the municipality applies a special valuation method based on land use and does not count the farm and agro-industrial infrastructure on the property.

To qualify, the owner must inform the municipality, through their declaration, that the land is used for farming. If the municipality finds the land no longer keeps that use, the law provides for penalties.

Usual requirements

  • Completed property declaration form, with agricultural use checked.
  • Valid ID of the owner or their legal representative.
  • Property (finca) number and survey plan number.
  • Municipal taxes paid up to date.
  • Information supporting the agricultural or livestock activity, if the municipality requests it.

How it works

  1. Property check

    We verify the property, survey plan and current land use.

  2. Declaration

    We complete the declaration stating the agricultural use.

  3. Filing

    We file it with the municipality’s Real Estate Section.

  4. Follow-up

    We follow the valuation until it is resolved.

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