A Tasmanian honeymaking family is stuck in an unholy row with the local council, after refusing to pay their rates because their property is "owned by God".

The Dutch-born family behind the Melita Honey Farm, located in the small village of Chudleigh in Tasmania's north, now face the prospect of losing their land.

Melita Honey Farm's Fanny Beerepoot with the farm's book Bees Around The World.

On Tuesday night, the Meander Valley Council stepped up its pace, voting to sell three properties owned by the Beerepoot family, including their honey farm, to recover $9332 in unpaid rates, The Examiner reported.

Mayor Craig Perkins said the family refused to pay rates because they believe the land was not theirs but owned by "the Heavenly Father" and it was a matter between the council and God.