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1) What does it mean to have my home in a National Register Historic District?
The listing of properties on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), either individually or as a contributing element of a National historic district, is an honorary recognition within a community of the historical, architectural, or cultural significance of a property or neighborhood.
2) What is a "contributing element" of a historic district?
A contributing element is a home that is 50 years of age or older and maintains its historic appearance and character. Homes that are less than 50 years of age or have been modified (i.e. the original windows or siding have been altered, front porches have been enclosed, or additions have been made to the home) are considered non-contributing elements.
3) How can I find out if my home is in a historic district and if it is a contributing element?
To find out if your home is in a National Register historic district and/or is a contributing element in a historic district, email the City-County of Spokane Historic Preservation Office, or call at (509) 625-6983.
4) If my home is a contributing element in a National Register historic district, are there any restrictions?
Having your home as a contributing element of a historic district establishes no obligation for you as a private property owner to maintain, manage, rehabilitate, or restore your property. Private property owners have no obligation to open their home to the public and listing on the National Register does not restrict the rights of private property owners to dispose of their property as they chose provided that no Federal license, permits, or funding is involved.
5) Can I demolish my home if it's in a historic district?
If your home is a contributing element of a National Register historic district, under the City of Spokane's Demolition Ordinance, you cannot demolish your home for the sole purpose of surface parking. Following review of the demolition permit, you may be able to demolish your home if you meet one of the following criteria:
To learn more about the Demolition Ordinance, call (509) 625-6983 or click here.
6) Are there any grants available if my home is a contributing element in a National Register historic district?
Listing on the National Register does provide eligibility for Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credits with a dollar-for-dollar Federal investment tax credit equal to 20% of the certified rehabilitation construction costs on 100% of an income-producing property’s assessed value.
To learn more about Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credits and how to apply, click here.
To learn more about other types of grants and funding for historic properties, click here.
For more information on what it means to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, click here.
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