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Incentives to Assist in the Preservation and Rehabilitation of Historic Properties

To increase interest in preserving historic architecture and landmarks within Sacramento, there are incentives offered at the City, State and Federal levels:

• Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits
• California Historical Building Code
• State Seismic Retrofit Property Valuation Reduction
• City Historic Places Matching Grants

Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program

• National Register listing required for property
• Property must be income-producing
• Work must comply with Secretary of the Interior's Rehabilitation Standards
• 20% of Rehab Costs as Federal Tax Credit

California Historical Building Code

• Qualified Historical Building Requirement
• Title 24 Building Code Energy Exemptions
• ADA alternate means allowed if preserving historic fabric
• Structural considerations
• Fire & Life Safety alternate means to achieve regular code standards
• State seismic retrofit property valuation reduction - after rehab valuation of property reduced by cost of seismic retrofit

Incentives in the Works: Historic Places Matching Grant Program

• Property is listed, or determined eligible and nominated
• 1:1 match requirement
• Grants between $1,000 and $25,000
• Work meets Secretary of Interior’s Rehabilitation Standards
• Work completed within one year
• Grant funds awarded on reimbursement basis

Other Agencies

• National Park Service (Rehabilitation Standards, Technical Preservation Briefs)
  http://www.nps.org/
• State Office of Historic Preservation
  http://www.ohp.parks.ca.gov/

Who to Contact

Current Planning Division, Urban Design Unit, Preservation Office

Planning Help Desk

• Phone: (916) 808-5656
  Mon-Fri, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
• Email: planning@cityofsacramento.org