Purpose

The Acquisition of Conservation Easements (“ACE”) program was designed to provide a financial incentive for landowners of modest means to protect their family farm from future development. For eligible properties, the County appraises the property and its proposed easement, and pays the landowner up to 100% of easement value, based on a sliding adjusted gross income scale.

Meetings

The second Monday of each month, 5:00 pm in Room 241 of the Albemarle County Office Building at 401 McIntire Road, but will be held virtually until September 2022.