National Historic Register Program

About 28 neighbors in attended an informational session on what the National Register program is (and isn't) for neighborhoods on on June 12, 2024. Differences among existing City programs (architectural districts and protection areas, also called Community Character overlays) were addressed. The major benefit of being designated a National Register Historic District is that any property in the area could seek Bailey Bill support for exterior renovations. This is an optional step each homeowner could solicit - NOT a requirement or restriction for renovations, etc. The Bailey bill will freeze property taxes for 20 years and IS transferrable to subsequent owners for the 20 year time span. If the Bailey Bill is not used, there are no exterior renovation requirements or limitations from being in a National Register Historic District. 

A PDF used during the presentation can be accessed here. 

2025 UPDATE: We were unable to obtain grant funding to proceed in 2025 but are looking to to secure funding in early 2026.