A historic district is a designated area where the buildings are considered to have significant historic character. This designation makes the area eligible for certain federal assistance programs and protects it from clearance in conjunction with federally sponsored programs.
Government ordinances, codes, and permit requirements intended to make the private use of land and natural resources conform to policy standards. Common regulations include building codes, curb-cut permit systems, historic preservation laws, housing codes, subdivision regulations, tree-cutting laws, and zoning.
The Rehabilitation Tax Credit encourages the preservation of historic buildings through tax incentives. It offers a 10% tax credit for the rehabilitation costs of certain older, non-residential buildings and a 20% tax credit for certified historic structures.
