Honey Bee Hive Leasing

Landowners in Texas with 5 to 20 acres may apply for agricultural tax exemption, saving thousands of dollars annually on property tax. Lease our honey bee colonies to either maintain or obtain agricultural tax valuation without having to do all the hard work yourself!

Why Lease Bees with us?

PachaMama Bees provides fully-managed, turn-key, honey bee colony leases which include:

• Support with you 1-d-1 Agricultural Tax Evaluation application and documentation

• Complete set-up and installation of bee hives
• All inspections, maintenance, supplemental feeding, and treatment needed throughout the year
• Replacement of absconded or failed colonies
• Additional equipment required to support colonies’ growth such as brood boxes, honey supers, and queen excluders
  

PachaMama Bees is registered with the Texas Apiary Inspection Service and fully insured, protecting you, your property, and your property’s tax status. Hive leasing is available in Travis, Williamson, Hays, and Bastrop counties.

Basic Leasing Conditions

• 6 colonies minimum
• Minimum 1 year agreement
• Truck accessible terrain
• Water source available
• At least 20 feet of clearance around the colonies

Contact us for More Details and Pricing
An initial consultation can be arranged to evaluate your land and determine the location of the bee hives. Agricultural valuation varies by county and we’ll be glad to guide you through your county-specific requirements.