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    Valuation of Conservation Easements

    Valuation of Conservation Easements is an advanced course designed for general certified appraisers who understand the methodology in the approaches to value and who are ready to embark on understanding the intricacies involved in one of the most misunderstood and difficult types of appraisals. Over 4 days, you’ll become familiar with conservation easement valuations in a variety of situations, including conventional appraisals, appraisals that are required to comply with the Yellow Book, and appraisals involving non-cash charitable contributions that are required to comply with IRS standards.

     

    Note. This course is in the Valuation of Conservation Easements Professional Development Program. View this list of FAQs, which includes information regarding the courses you’ll need to complete the program successfully.

    This course is approved for GBCI CE Hours by the USGBC. 

    Topics:
    Easements
    Continuing Education
    Designation Education
    Get Licensed/Certified
    Commercial
    Who Should Enroll
    Certified general appraisers; certified residential appraisers with conservation easement valuation experience
    AI CE Points
    Attend:
    200
    pts
    Attend & Pass Exam:
    250
    pts
    Course Offerings
    Sponsor Date Location Format
    Virginia Commonwealth Chapter March 24-27, 2026 North Chesterfield, VA Classroom View Details Register
    Course Objectives
    • Recognize the methodologies and techniques commonly used in valuing conservation easements.
    • Grasp state, federal, and IRS regulations and requirements relating to conservation easements.
    • Identify the range of assignments that are common in valuing conservation easements.
    • Develop an effective scope of work for a conservation easement valuation assignment and apply concepts of highest and best use analysis to that assignment.
    • Apply a range of techniques to effectively carry out a conservation easement valuation.
    • Identify the unique issues that may apply to conservation easements and complete the assignment(s) in accordance with the various state and federal agency requirements.
    Course Materials & Recommended Books
    State Approvals
    State QE/CE Course & Exam Course Only Exam Only Delivery Format Start Date Expire Date State Code
    AR CE 30 28 2 Classroom 02/14/2023 02/14/2027 AI081
    AR CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 02/14/2023 02/14/2027 AI081
    AZ CE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/16/2025 12/15/2028 58914
    AZ CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/16/2025 12/15/2028
    CA CE 28 28 Classroom 03/25/2025 03/24/2029 16CP754601238
    CA CE 28 28 Synchronous 03/25/2025 03/24/2029 16CP754601238
    CO CE 28 28 Synchronous 01/12/2026 12/15/2028 3055
    CO QE 30 30 2 Synchronous 01/12/2026 12/15/2028 3055
    CT CE 18 18 Classroom 02/11/2026 12/15/2028 AAL.001537
    CT CE 18 18 Synchronous 02/11/2026 12/15/2028 AAL.001537
    DC CE 30 28 2 Classroom 02/29/2024 02/28/2028 4067
    DC CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 02/21/2024 02/28/2028 4067
    DE CE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/16/2025 12/15/2028 58914
    DE CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/16/2025 12/15/2028
    IA CE 28 28 Classroom 12/05/2025 12/15/2028 A518-1088
    IA CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/02/2025 12/15/2028 A518-1089
    IA CE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/05/2025 12/15/2028 A518-1089
    IA CE 28 28 Synchronous 12/05/2025 12/15/2028 A518-1088
    IL CE 28 28 Classroom 12/26/2024 12/31/2026 575.010086
    IL CE 28 28 Synchronous 12/26/2024 12/31/2026 575.010086
    IN CE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/16/2025 12/15/2028 58914
    IN CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/16/2025 12/15/2028
    KS CE 28 28 Classroom 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 C119-129
    KS CE 28 28 Synchronous 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 C119-129
    KY CE 14 14 Classroom 05/31/2025 06/30/2026
    KY CE 15 14 1 Classroom 05/31/2025 06/30/2026
    KY CE 14 14 Synchronous 05/31/2025 06/30/2026
    KY CE 15 14 1 Synchronous 05/31/2025 06/30/2026
    MA CE 28 28 2 Classroom 12/16/2025 12/15/2028 00120236
    MA CE 28 28 Synchronous 12/16/2025 12/15/2028 00120236
    MD CE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/16/2025 12/15/2028 58914
    MD CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/16/2025 12/15/2028
    ME CE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/16/2025 12/15/2028 58914
    ME CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/16/2025 12/15/2028
    MI CE 28 28 Classroom 12/17/2025 12/17/2028 20-872287
    MI CE 28 28 Synchronous 12/17/2025 12/17/2028 20-872287
    MN CE 30 28 2 Classroom 01/01/2023 12/31/2026 1022087
    MN CE 28 28 Synchronous 01/01/2022 12/31/2026 1022086
    MN CE 28 28 Classroom 01/01/2023 12/31/2026 1022086
    MN CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 01/01/2022 12/31/2026 1022087
    MO CE 28 28 Classroom 01/16/2026 12/15/2028 2024000350
    MO CE 28 28 Synchronous 01/16/2026 12/15/2028 2024000350
    NC CE 28 28 Classroom 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 4113
    NC CE 28 28 Synchronous 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 4113
    ND CE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/16/2025 12/15/2028 58914
    ND CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/16/2025 12/15/2028
    NE CE 28 28 Classroom 02/09/2022 02/08/2027 2211462.02
    NE QE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/15/2025 12/15/2028 1241480.02
    NH CE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/16/2025 12/15/2028
    NH CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/16/2025 12/15/2028
    NJ CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 01/01/2022 2017-3163
    NJ CE 30 28 2 Classroom 01/18/2017 2017-3163
    NM CE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/29/2025 12/15/2028 4643
    NM CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/29/2025 12/15/2028 4643
    NY CE 28 28 Classroom 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 A4589-28
    NY CE 28 28 Synchronous 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 A4589-28
    OH CE 28 28 Classroom 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 084601302A 25
    OH CE 28 28 Synchronous 01/01/2026 12/31/2026 084601302A 25
    OK CE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/16/2025 12/15/2028 880
    OK CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/16/2025 12/15/2028 880
    OR CE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/11/2025 12/15/2028 APIN-C-1225-9090
    OR CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/11/2025 12/15/2028 APIN-C-1225-9090
    PA CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/16/2025 12/15/2028
    PA CE 20 28 2 Classroom 12/16/2025 12/15/2028
    PR CE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/16/2025 12/15/2028 58914
    PR CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/16/2025 12/15/2028
    SC CE 28 28 Synchronous 09/01/2024 08/31/2026 AC . 1991
    SC CE 28 28 Classroom 09/01/2024 08/31/2026 AC . 1991
    SD CE 30 28 2 Classroom 10/24/2025 12/15/2028 SD90123C
    SD CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 10/24/2025 12/15/2028 SD90123C
    TN CE 28 28 Classroom 02/01/2024 01/31/2027 1981
    TN CE 28 28 Synchronous 02/01/2024 01/31/2027 1981
    TX CE 28 28 Classroom 12/16/2025 11/30/2027 03110-ACE
    TX CE 28 28 Synchronous 12/16/2025 11/30/2027 03110-ACE
    VA CE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/16/2025 12/15/2028 58914
    VA CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/16/2025 12/15/2028 58914
    VA QE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/19/2025 12/31/2027 4006000960
    VA QE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/19/2025 12/31/2027 4006000960
    VT CE 30 28 2 Classroom 02/28/2024 11/29/2027 CA-218788
    VT CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 02/28/2024 11/29/2027 CA-218788
    WA CE 28 28 Classroom 01/19/2026 12/15/2028 A26002454
    WA CE 30 28 2 Classroom 01/29/2026 12/15/2028 A26002454
    WA CE 28 28 Synchronous 01/19/2026 12/15/2028 A26002454
    WA CE 30 28 Synchronous 01/29/2026 12/15/2028 A26002454
    WI CE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/16/2025 12/15/2028 58914
    WI CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/16/2025 12/15/2028
    WV CE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/15/2025 12/15/2028
    WV CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 12/15/2025 12/15/2028
    WY CE 30 28 2 Classroom 12/16/2025 12/15/2028 86
    WY CE 30 28 2 Synchronous 01/07/2026 12/15/2028 2749