Somervell County Bee Ag Exemption Leasing | Ten Box Bees

Somervell County Bee Ag Exemption Leasing

Quick answer: Somervell County uses a stepped beekeeping schedule. Use the calculator below for a planning estimate based on qualifying agricultural acreage.

Somervell County Hive Calculator

Enter your qualifying agricultural acreage, from 5 to 20 acres.



Enter your acreage and tap Calculate Hives.

Planning estimate only. Somervell Central Appraisal District makes the final determination.

Somervell County hive schedule

Our current planning schedule follows this stepped pattern: 4 hives at 5 acres; 5 at 6; 6 at 8; 7 at 10; 8 at 12; 9 at 14; 10 at 16; 11 at 18; and 12 at 20 acres. We still confirm the current standard before installation.

Managed service

We provide colonies, placement, routine inspections, feeding and treatment when needed, queen and colony management, normal replacement support, and dated records.

Communities we serve

Glen Rose, Rainbow, Nemo, and rural properties throughout Somervell County.

Pricing

$385 per hive per year plus a one-time setup fee.

Somervell County FAQ

Do you serve properties outside Glen Rose?

Yes, where route and property access are practical.

Is the hive schedule the same as Hood County?

No. County standards can differ, which is why county-specific planning matters.

Can you review my acreage before I sign?

Yes. We offer a free property evaluation before recommending a hive plan.

Request a free Somervell County property evaluation.

Compare all county hive requirements.

PROPERTY TAX PLANNING TOOL

Estimate Somervell County Property Tax Savings

See how a qualifying agricultural valuation could change the estimated property tax on your land, then compare that potential reduction with the cost of the Ten Box Bees managed hive program.

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Enter your property information and select Estimate My Savings.

This calculator is a planning estimate only. It is not tax, legal, or appraisal advice and does not guarantee agricultural valuation or a particular tax savings. County Appraisal District standards, assessed values, tax rates, homesite exclusions, agricultural history, and other property-specific factors can change the actual result.