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OAT Easements
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Program level:
State
Provider:
Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT)
Benefits provided:
Financial
Land use:
Agriculture
Water-focused program:
No
Keep your land available for agriculture forever with a compensatory land easement.
Overview
Description:
Our primary tool is a working land easement — a voluntary agreement where the landowner sells or donates their development rights to keep their land available for agriculture forever.
Working land easements allow farmers and ranchers to:
- Permanently protect their land from development and fragmentation
- Continue agricultural and forestry production
- Get cash from their real estate without selling off or developing parcels— this can be helpful for succession planning or business expansion.
- Reduce the property value, making it more affordable to the next generation
Eligibility:
N/A
Financial benefit:
Landowners can receive a charitable tax credit and/or cash
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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