Why does the person down the street with all the land have a lower value than mine?

The person down the street from you with acreage may have a lower value because they qualify for an Agricultural and Horticultural Exemption.

Property (usually defined as 10 or more contiguous acres actively used for an agricultural purpose) has a specific agricultural land value and is not taxed the same as residential land.  It is designed by statute to provide for a preferential assessment/taxation on farmland.  A Horticultural exemption may also be granted for qualifying land with 5 or more acres.  

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1. How do they come up with an assessment?
2. Why did my assessment go up this year?
3. Why does the person down the street with all the land have a lower value than mine?
4. If I buy property after January 1, when will I get a tax bill?
5. Why can't I appeal my property value when I get my tax bill?
6. What is the tax rate of an address?
7. I bought my house in July for less than what the tax bill says. Why do I have to pay the higher amount?
8. My neighbor next door gets a reduction in his taxable value. Why don't I?
9. What is the amount for the Homestead / Disability Exemption?
10. Can I get the Homestead/Disability Exemption for commercial property?
11. Will I still be eligible for the Homestead Exemption if I’ve put my property in a Trust?
12. Why has my Escrow payment gone up?