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:
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Organization:
Local county office
Phone number:
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Email:
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Information last updated on December 1, 2020.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps articulate 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.
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Landscape Characteristics
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