Benefits of an Easement

  • An easement provides the security of mind that your wishes for the land will be honored forever. You decide the terms and conditions of your permanent easement.

  • An easement guarantees that the beauty and natural resources you enjoy on your land will be there for your children.

  • Easements enhance habitat with a diversity of plants and animals and provide a great opportunity for bird watchers or other wildlife enthusiasts.

  • The trees and other vegetation in a protected area filter pollutants, reduce erosion and maintain cooler water temperatures.

  • An easement may lower the estate tax due on the land, making it possible to keep the property in the family generation after generation.

  • A donation of an easement may qualify as a deduction on your federal income taxes or for a state tax credit.

  • TJSWCD easements may fulfill required stormwater regulations in lieu of other practices such as stormwater retention basins.