Has Anyone Registered Thier Property As A Historical Building?
I just bought this property and it's over 60 years old. As a matter of fact, one of the few buildings that servived a big earthquake in '83. The building is old but still standing. It's a commercial building and I currently have tenants occupying. I heard I could register it as a historical site and somehow receive extra monies for rehabbing. Is this true? If so, where do I start?
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A 60 year old building could be historical?
Don't know a direct answer but here's what I know from my city. If a property is in the historical district you must meet certain guidelines and have EVERY change or update approved by a board. Everything must be era appropriate, down to architectural styles and even color choices and nothing may be done without approval.
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On 2004-12-13 22:10, suekostalas wrote:
Don't know a direct answer but here's what I know from my city. If a property is in the historical district you must meet certain guidelines and have EVERY change or update approved by a board. Everything must be era appropriate, down to architectural styles and even color choices and nothing may be done without approval.
sueko is right - everything I have heard makes it sound like a major PITA. I thought the structure had to be 100 years old - but maybe that's just my area.
It may have some benefits if you are looking to turn it over, but to hold a property that is a historic home may be a big PITA like the other post said. Near me, you can't even choose what color to paint the house in a historic downtown area.