structures protected since 1978
Every nomination filed, every demolition permit reviewed, every tax credit claimed — counted, tracked, and reported right here.
The county's preservation
record, by the numbers.
This office measures every intervention. Each card below is a proof point — not a promise.
Demolition applications reviewed
January – December 2025. Of these, 61 were approved with conditions, 18 denied, 5 withdrawn.
Tax credit dollars returned to homeowners
Federal and state historic tax credits facilitated by this office across 47 completed rehabilitation projects.
National Register nominations pending
Properties in active nomination review — from single-family Craftsmans to commercial Main Street blocks.
Volunteer survey hours logged this quarter
Field survey teams documenting pre-1960 structures in the East Side and Milltown corridors.
Certificates of Appropriateness issued
COA approvals granted to downtown developers this quarter, enabling $18M in compliant rehabilitation investment.
Approval rate for compliant applications
When property owners engage our pre-application consultation, nearly all projects receive approval first time.
Every parcel has a story.
We help you tell it right.
Your 1920s Craftsman is an asset,
not a liability.
We guide owners of pre-1960 residential properties through landmark designation, rehabilitation standards, and state/federal tax credit applications — from first inquiry to final certificate.
Explore Tax CreditsDowntown Developers
Certificate of Appropriateness review before you break ground. We turn a 30-day compliance question into a 10-day pre-application meeting.
Request pre-app meeting →Town Council & Policy
Adaptive reuse analysis, demolition impact assessments, and National Register context reports — the briefing materials your vote deserves.
Request a briefing →National Register Nominations
31 properties currently in active nomination. The process takes 12–18 months — we manage every step, from significance statement to SHPO submission.
The government will pay you
to save your building.
Most property owners don't know they're sitting on unclaimed credits. In 2025, this office returned $2.4 million to homeowners and developers who did the paperwork right.
Federal Historic Tax Credit
For income-producing certified historic structures. Equals 20% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures.
State Rehabilitation Tax Credit
Stackable with the federal credit. Available to owner-occupied residences and commercial properties alike.
Our Consultation Fee
Pre-application guidance is free. We help you determine eligibility before you spend a dollar on architects.
The Homeowner's Guide to Historic Tax Credits
32-page field guide. Covers eligibility, application steps, contractor selection, and common pitfalls.
Free PDF · No email required
Is your property eligible?
Enter your parcel address to check historic designation status, pending nominations, and open demolition permits in real time.
* Parcel lookup connects to the county GIS database. Results shown in seconds.
What preservation
actually looks like.
"I had no idea my 1927 bungalow qualified for anything. The office walked me through the whole process in two meetings. I ended up with a $34,000 state credit that paid for the entire kitchen rehabilitation."
Margaret Holloway
Homeowner
412 Elm Street — Contributing structure, Milltown Historic District
"We were on a 90-day timeline to break ground. The pre-application meeting with Preserve flagged two design issues before we filed — saved us six weeks of back-and-forth and probably $40,000 in change orders."
David Kowalski
Principal, Kowalski Development Partners
The Ogilvy Block redevelopment, 200–214 Main Street
"The adaptive reuse report they prepared for the council vote was the most credible document in the room. It changed three votes. The building is still standing."
Councilmember Patricia Osei
Ward 4 Representative, County Council
Former Riverside Mill — now 48 market-rate lofts
2,190 volunteer survey hours logged this quarter alone.
Join the field survey team — no experience necessary, just a good eye and comfortable shoes.
We're a county office.
We work for you.
No intake form. No waiting list. Call or email the person whose job it is to help you — directly.
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Office Hours
Location
County Administration Building, Suite 204
1 Courthouse Square
Room 204 · Second Floor