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Program in Brief
The Historic Surplus Property Program allows state, county and local governments to obtain surplus Federal properties at no cost if the property is listed in, or eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places. Historic properties transferred under this program may be used for public facilities, such as museums and government offices; properties can also be leased to not-for-profit organizations and to developers who may be eligible to take advantage of Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives.
Program Partners
The Historic Surplus Property Program is a partnership program administered by the National Park Service and the General Services Administration, which identifies Federal historic properties to be transferred under this program. The Department of Defense, under base closure and realignment laws, may also partner with the National Park Service and use the Historic Surplus Property Program to dispose of historic military bases. Applications for historic surplus property are reviewed by the National Park Service. The primary component of the application is the "Program of Preservation and Utilization," which includes three major sections: a preservation plan, a use plan, and a financial plan. All changes to properties being transferred under this program must be made in conformance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
How We Help
When a state, county or local government expresses interest in acquiring a historic surplus property, the National Park Service works with the applicant to develop the "Program of Preservation and Utilization," providing technical assistance to ensure conformance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. After an application is approved, the National Park Service facilitates the transfer by formally recommending transfer of the property to the General Services Administration or the Department of Defense, as appropriate.
Properties transferred under this program must be used in accordance with the terms of the transfer in perpetuity, although these terms may be amended by mutual agreement of the National Park Service and the recipient. Once a property is transferred, the National Park Service is responsible for monitoring the property to ensure that the historic property is maintained and protected.
Stats
Since 1949, over 100 historic properties, including lighthouses, post offices, customs houses, and military bases, have been transferred for new uses under this program.
Related National Park Service Programs
Technical Preservation Services
Historic Preservation Tax Incentives
National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000
Federal Lands to Parks Program
Related Federal Programs
General Services Administration - Federal Property for Public Use
(Note: "Historic Monument" on the General Services Administration website refers to the Historic Surplus Property Program.)
For More Information
Questions about properties in specific states can
be directed to the respective regional coordinator
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