Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs)

Transfer of Development Rights

Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) programs allow property owners to preserve environmentally sensitive or historically significant land while redirecting development potential to more suitable areas. Our firm advises clients, developers, and local governments on all aspects of TDR transactions, including program eligibility, valuation, and the creation and transfer of development credits.

We assist in negotiating and documenting TDR agreements, navigating county and municipal approval processes, and integrating TDRs into comprehensive plans and zoning approvals. With extensive experience in land use law, zoning, and development entitlements, our attorneys help clients leverage TDR programs to achieve both conservation and growth objectives while maximizing property value and development flexibility.

Practice Areas

Environmental

Land Use

Zoning Approvals

Historic Preservation and Archeological Resources

Land Use and Environmental Litigation and Appeals

Permitting and Impact Fees

Growth Management and Concurrency

Due Diligence Reviews

Developments of Regional Impact

Public Benefit and Development Agreements

Amendments of Local Government Comprehensive Plans

Vested Rights

Agricultural Classification & Property Tax Exemptions

Code Enforcement, Code Violation Defense & Unsafe Structures

Live Local Act Approvals

Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs)

Transit-Oriented Development (TODs) and Rapid Transit Zones (RTZ)