A Certified Historic Structure is a building officially recognized for its historical significance by a ratified government authority, enabling it to qualify for specific preservation and restoration incentives.
A façade easement is a legal agreement that ensures the preservation of the exterior façade of a historic building, while allowing the owner to modify other exterior walls and the interior.
A designated area where the buildings are considered to have significant historic character, which makes the area eligible for certain federal assistance programs and protects it from clearance in conjunction with federally sponsored projects.
Historic Preservation is an effort, often with government sponsorship, aimed at preventing the destruction of residential properties and commercial properties deemed of historical significance.
A historic structure is a building officially recognized for its historic significance, thereby receiving a special income tax status. This status encourages restoration and discourages demolition or significant alteration. Qualified rehabilitation expenses for certified historic structures are eligible for a 20% tax credit.
A preservation district is a zoning designation covering environmentally sensitive areas, parkland, scenic areas, or historic districts, imposing strict limitations on land use to maintain the essential character of these sites.
Rehabilitation Tax Credit provides a tax incentive for property owners to invest in the preservation of historic and other qualifying buildings.
