Olympic Peninsula Conservation Programs
Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS)
Program level:
State
Land use:
Agriculture, Forest
Provider:
County
Benefits provided:
Financial
Water-focused program:
No
Reduce land assessed value to save on taxes.
Overview
Description:
Tax savings are based on a point system. Points are awarded for each PBRS resource category a property qualifies for (such as protecting buffers to streams and wetlands, ground water protection, preserving significant wildlife habitat, conserving farmland and native forestland, preserving historic landmarks and more). The total points awarded for a property’s PBRS resources translate into a 50% to 90% reduction in the land assessed value for the portion of the property enrolled.
Eligibility:
The participating area must contain an identified open space resource and must have the
potential for use or development that will be restricted by enrollment in the program.
Financial benefit:
Save on taxes
Contact information
Contact person:
--
Organization:
Local county office
Phone number:
--
Email:
--
Information last updated on November 1, 2021.
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 conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is right for you!
Contact Us
This tool is meant for you. If you have any ideas for improvement, are struggling to find something, are having difficulty navigating, or program info is incorrect or missing, please contact Rachel Santa Olalla and she will fix it ASAP.
Share Your Story
We would like to share your experience of how using the Conservation Program Explorer helped you find a program, how that program benefitted your land. Sharing with the community inspires others to benefit from programs as well. Please contact us for more details if you're interested.