Annapolis Conservancy Board Conservation Easement Program

The Annapolis Conservancy Board accepts donations of conservation easements on land with definite conservation or recreation value. Landowners donate a legal agreement to preserve their land in its natural state or enhance its environmental potential without transferring ownership. In return, landowners may receive a 15-year real property tax credit on the unimproved land, a reduction of federal estate taxes, and a reduction of federal income taxes for up to 6 years. The City manages the...