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Riparian Land Tax Incentive Program (RLTIP)
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Program level:
State
Provider:
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)
Benefits provided:
Financial
Land use:
Forest, Agriculture
Water-focused program:
Yes
Tax credit for landowners that set aside their property for wildlife habitat.
Overview
Description:
The Riparian Lands Tax Incentive Program (RLTIP) offers a property tax incentive to property owners for improving or maintaining qualifying riparian lands which can include up to 100 feet from a waterway. Under this program, property owners file a Riparian Management Plan with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and County to receive a complete property tax exemption for the qualifying riparian lands on their property, provided measures are implemented to protect, conserve, and restore the riparian land.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the RLTIP, properties must meet the following minimum requirements:
Private land outside of urban growth boundaries and zoned as forest or agricultural lands (with some specific exceptions)
The width of the riparian land proposed for tax exemption is sufficient to provide long-term stream bank stability, erosion control, water quality, large wood recruitment, fish and wildlife habitat protection, conservation or restoration, and other functions deemed important to healthy aquatic habitats
Riparian land has sufficient vegetation to support habitat functions or vegetation restoration potential to enable the above
Financial benefit:
Offers a tax credit.
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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