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| Benefits and Restrictions of Listing |
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The National Register of Historic Places is a federal program administered at the state level by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). No restrictions are imposed by the State of Oregon or the federal government on listed properties in private ownership unless the owner(s) elect to take advantage of federal or state tax programs and/or grants. However, as required by Oregon State law, all local governments must protect properties listed in the National Register. Because statues vary greatly from place to place, contact the appropriate local planning office to obtain the latest regulations concerning listed properties. A summary of the benefits for National Register-listed properties is below.
More Information
National Register Program Web Page - Oregon SHPO webpage describing what the National Register is and how to list a property.
The Benefits and Responsibilities of National Register Listing - Briefly describes the various programs available to property owners with National Register-listed properties and applicable land-use laws.
Historic District Fact Sheet - Describes what property owners need to know about historic districts and their rights and responsibilities.
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| Recognition |
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Owners may ask for an official certificate of designation for display and/or purchase a bronze plaque that can be placed on the listed building. Both note the name of the resource and the date that it was placed on the National Register. Property owners are not required to obtain a certificate or purchase a plaque.
More Information
National Register Plaque Manufacturers - A list of known suppliers of National Register plaques.
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| Eligibility for Federal Tax Credit |
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The SHPO administers a federal tax credit program that can save building owners twenty percent of the cost of rehabilitating their National Register-listed commercial, industrial, or rental residential building. The requirements of this program can be complex and not all properties are eligible for the tax credit.
More Information
Federal Tax Credit Program Web Page - Oregon SHPO website describing the Federal Tax Credit Program and how to apply for the credit.
Federal Tax Credit Fact Sheet - Brief fact sheet describing the Federal Tax Credit Program
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| Consideration in Planning for Federal Projects |
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Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires that federal agencies allow for the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to have an opportunity to comment on all federally licensed, permitted or funded projects affecting historic properties listed in the National Register. The Section 106 Review and Compliance Program is administered by the SHPO.
More Information
Section 106 Review and Compliance Program - Oregon SHPO website describing the Section 106 process.
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| Eligibility for Oregon State Tax Incentive |
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The Special Assessment for Historic Properties state tax incentive program allows owners of properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places to have a "freeze" placed on the assessed value of the property for a 15-year period. The program is designed to assist property owners in the preservation of historic resources. State law establishes a requirement for a public open house once a year, the installation of a property identification plaque, and the option for commercial property owners to apply for an additional 15-year "freeze."
More Information
Special Assessment for Historic Properties Program Web Page - Oregon SHPO website describing the Special Assessment Program and how to apply for the credit.
Special Assessment Fact Sheet - Brief fact sheet describing the Special Assessment Program
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| Building Code Leniency |
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Under Section 3403.5 of the Uniform Building Code/Oregon Structural Specialty Code, National Register properties, and other certified historic buildings, are eligible to be considered for waivers of certain normal code requirements in the interest of preserving the integrity of the property.
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| Grants |
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Competitive "Preserving Oregon" historic rehabilitation grants are available through the Heritage Conservation Division for properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The office also offers other grants to support resources not listed in the National Register and for heritage education efforts.
More Information
Oregon Grants Web Page - Oregon SHPO web page describing all of the various grant opportunities offered by the office.
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