The Heritage Preservation Commission, formed in 2000, is a body that oversees the Citys Heritage Preservation Ordinance. This ordinance describes a number of tax incentives that are available to owners of historic properties. These incentives are available for both residential and non-residential properties. Proper investment in ones historic structure of $1,250 or more can reduce City property taxes up to 50%.
USEFUL DOCUMENTS AND FORMS
Frequently Asked Questions & Program Summary (PDF)
Ordinance 2002 (PDF)
Ordinance 2287 (PDF)
Ordinance 2288 (PDF)
2010 Certificate of Appropriateness Submission Deadlines (PDF)
Application for 25% Tax Incentive for Historic Properties (PDF)
Application for 50% Tax Incentive for Restoration/Improvements to Historic Properties (PDF)
Federal Restoration Tax Credit Information (LINK)
Historic Preservation Certification Information (PDF)
Historic Preservation Certification Application (PDF)
Processing Fee Form (PDF)
Low Interest Financing (PDF)
OTHER LINKS
Secretarys Guide for New Additions (PDF)
Historic Resource Survey 1985 Full Report (PDF)
Historic Resource Survey 2004 Full Report (PDF)
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