Sell your land

Explore the benefits of selling your land to Sonoma Land Trust in support of our cause.

Ensure lasting conservation

Many of our state and local park lands in Sonoma County were once in private ownership. In some cases, the best conservation option—and the best financial outcome for a landowner—is to sell property for permanent conservation. In order to purchase land, Sonoma Land Trust must identify and secure funds from a variety of sources: local and state agencies, and private organizations and foundations. This process is not fast, but we have an excellent track record of working with our local and state partners to fund important conservation transactions.

A landowner interested in making a donation through a reduction in price increases the possibility that funding can be obtained for the transaction. This also offers potential income tax benefits to the seller, as the difference between the appraised fair market value and the sale price is considered a tax-deductible charitable contribution.

Benefits of selling your land

Selling your land ensures its conservation and helps Sonoma Land Trust continue our important work in our biodiverse region.

Permanent Land Protection

Grove of oak trees on a sunny day

potential Tax
benefits

Purple lupines

Beneficial Financial Outcome

Patricia and Lucas by conserved forever sign at Sonoma Mountain Vernal Pools.

“When we sat down to explore options for the property, our first priority was not interfering with the natural habitat and feel of the area. Working with Sonoma Land Trust has given us the opportunity to continue being responsible stewards and has helped realize our priority for keeping it as open space. They enabled us to meet our financial and tax goals without development, all while returning the land to public use – as it has been for most of time. It is heartening to us all that this land will remain open and will be an integral part of Sonoma Land Trust’s vision for a wildlife corridor that spans from the coast to the mountain ranges.”

“When we sat down to explore options for the property, our first priority was not interfering with the natural habitat and feel of the area. Working with Sonoma Land Trust has given us the opportunity to continue being responsible stewards and has helped realize our priority for keeping it as open space. They enabled us to meet our financial and tax goals without development, all while returning the land to public use – as it has been for most of time. It is heartening to us all that this land will remain open and will be an integral part of Sonoma Land Trust’s vision for a wildlife corridor that spans from the coast to the mountain ranges.”

—Lucas Heldfond, grandson of Benjamin Swig and Patricia Dinner

watch our Vernal Pools Celebration

Have questions about protecting your land with Sonoma Land Trust? Contact John McCaull and our Land Acquisitions Department at landinquiries@sonomalandtrust.org