A conservation easement is just one of many options. You may also donate or sell property, donate or sell development rights, or do a bargain sale with a land trust. The opportunity of a permanent conservation easement can protect a family farm or ranch, allowing for future generations to continue in agriculture.
If you give property to a qualified organization, you can generally deduct the fair market value (FMV) of the property at the time of the contribution.
TNC accepts two types of real estate gifts, both of which are critical to our work: land that donors would like permanently protected and land that donors permit us to sell, with the proceeds going to support our work. We are not able to protect all of the real estate that is offered to us.
Donate real estate in CA in just a few steps Submit the online form with some basic info about your real estate. We'll review the property to determine if our charity can accept it. We'll take care of the paperwork & mail closing documents over for you to sign.
There is no time limit for claiming your property from the state. To electronically claim property, an owner must complete a secure form online (including name, social security number, birthdate, and address). Some more complex claims may require additional proof of ownership.