NEVADA: Incentives for Conservation

Conservation Easements
Conservation easements are authorized by statute and may provide a property tax benefit. NEV. REV. STAT. § 111.410.
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Property Tax Benefits for Open Space
The state reduces property taxes for owners of open space by determining assessment based on open space use. NEV. REV. STAT. § 36-1A.180. If property is found to be open space real property, the county assessor must determine its value for open space use and assess it for taxes at 35% of that value.
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The Nevada Department of Wildlife offers the Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) through grants made available by the FWS. For information about the program, please click here.

Contacts:

Nevada Division of Wildlife
1100 Valley Road
Reno, NV 89512-2817
(702) 688-1500

Nevada Natural Heritage Program
1550 E. College Parkway, Suite 145
Carson City, NV 89706-7921
(775) 687-4245

Updated 8-3-06

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