Property Ownership

In Maine, a property owner who grants a conservation easement to a land trust is restricting future development in exchange for:

AImmediate cash payment from the state
BPotential income tax deductions and property tax benefits✓ Correct
CGuaranteed future appreciation of the property
DFree maintenance of the property by the land trust

Explanation

Granting a conservation easement in Maine can provide significant income tax deductions (the donated value of the restriction) and reduced property tax assessments, making conservation easements attractive to landowners with conservation objectives.

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