| The Results of Listing in the National Register |
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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 listed below, and is available as a printable document on the right-hand navigation bar, "National Register Benefits and Restrictions."
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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.
A list of known suppliers of National Register plaques is available below as and Adobe PDF
National Register Plaque Manufacturers [Adobe PDF]
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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.
To learn more about the program see our agency web page: Federal Tax Credit Program or download the program fact sheet: Federal Tax Credit Fact Sheet [Adobe PDF]
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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.
To learn more about the program see our agency web page: Section 106 Review and Compliance Program
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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."
To learn more about the program see our agency website: Special Assessment for Historic Properties, or download the program fact sheet: Special Assessment Fact Sheet [Adobe PDF]
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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.
To learn more about the various grant opportunities program see the agency website: Oregon Grants
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