Provided by Prince William County Environmental Management
Prince William County is opening the application period for its new Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Program designed to preserve farmland, forests and open space across the county. The inaugural application period is open from July 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026, for properties that meet the program’s eligibility requirements.
The voluntary program allows eligible landowners to conserve their property while receiving compensation for development rights that would otherwise allow future commercial and/or residential development on the land. Participation helps protect natural resources and advance long-term conservation goals identified in the Prince William County Comprehensive Plan…