Wise County Bee Ag Exemption Leasing | Ten Box Bees

Wise County Bee Ag Exemption Leasing

Quick answer: Ten Box Bees provides fully managed honey bee leasing for ag valuation across Wise County, including Decatur, Bridgeport, Paradise, Boyd, Alvord, Chico and Rhome. Wise County Appraisal District requires 6 hives on the first 5 acres plus 1 hive per additional 2.5 acres, up to 12 hives at 20 acres. Our lease is $385 per hive per year plus a one-time setup fee. Call or text William at 940-597-5219, or use the calculator below for a planning estimate.

Wise County Hive Calculator

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



Enter your acreage and tap Calculate Hives.

Planning estimate only. Wise County Appraisal District makes the final determination.**This is not an official determination by any appraisal district.

Wise County hive planning

Our current planning formula starts with 6 hives at 5 qualifying acres and adds 1 hive for each full additional 2.5 acres, up to 12 hives. We confirm the current Wise CAD standard before installation.

Managed leasing

We review the tract, plan placement, deliver the hives, manage colony health and queens, feed and treat when necessary, support normal replacements, and maintain dated service records.

Communities we serve

Decatur, Bridgeport, Paradise, Boyd, Alvord, Chico, Rhome, New Fairview, Aurora, Runaway Bay, Newark, Lake Bridgeport, Cottondale, and surrounding Wise County acreage.

Pricing

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

Wise County FAQ

Do you lease bees for ag exemption in Decatur?

Yes. Ten Box Bees places and manages ag valuation hives on qualifying tracts in and around Decatur, the Wise County seat, where Wise CAD is located.

Do you serve Bridgeport, Paradise and Boyd?

Yes. We manage hives for landowners around Bridgeport, Lake Bridgeport, Runaway Bay, Paradise, Boyd, Rhome, Newark, Aurora and New Fairview.

Do you service northern Wise County, like Alvord and Chico?

Yes, subject to route capacity and site access.

How are hive counts calculated?

Our planning formula uses qualifying acreage and the current county intensity standard. We verify the standard before installation.

Will I receive records?

Yes. We maintain dated service documentation for managed properties.

Request a free Wise County property evaluation or call 940-597-5219.

Read the full Wise County bee ag exemption guide (2027).

Compare all county hive requirements.

PROPERTY TAX PLANNING TOOL

Estimate Wise 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.

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.

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Enter the total market value of your qualifying land.

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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.**This is not an official determination by any appraisal district.