Morris County Agriculture Development Board

Under the Fee Simple Program, interested landowners sell their land in fee simple, relinquishing all rights to the land. Land value is determined by appraisals, with the county and state sharing the cost. The farm is sold at a public auction with agricultural deed restrictions in place to ensure its permanent preservation. Removing the non-agricultural development rights lowers the value of the farm. As a result, the Fee Simple Program provides other farmers with opportunities to purchase the farm at a lower price that reflects only farmland value, not development potential.

If you are interested in selling your farm, below you will find information about the application process, program summary, deed restrictions, and the current application form, as well as, other useful information. All documents are in PDF format.