Historic Preservation Planning
The Historic Preservation Division's mission is to promote the preservation and
use of historic places for a better Georgia.
Georgia's Registry of Historic Places
The Georgia Register of Historic Places uses the same criteria and documentation procedures as the National Register of Historic Places. Properties listed in the National Register are automatically listed in the Georgia Register.
The Georgia Register is the state designation referenced by state laws and regulations regarding state grants, property tax abatements, the Georgia Environmental Policy Act, the State-owned Historic Properties Act, and other state preservation and environmental programs.
In order to secure a position on the esteemed National Register, properties undergo a meticulous process of documentation and evaluation, adhering to a set of standardized guidelines known as the National Register Criteria for Evaluation To qualify for inclusion in the National Register, a property or the majority of properties within a district must possess an age of 50 years or more, exemplify historical integrity in terms of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, ambiance, and association, and satisfy at least one of the National Register Criteria for Evaluation.
If you are prepared to submit a property for nomination to the National Register, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the National Register Nomination Process in Georgia. This comprehensive procedure ensures that the nomination is conducted with utmost care and adherence to the necessary guidelines.
Area of Significance
To qualify for the National Register, a property must be significant; that is, it must represent a significant part of the history, architecture, archeology, engineering, or culture of an area. These nominations present examples of different areas of significance, such as agriculture, education, and social history. Read the samples
Services
National Register Listing Assistance: The SWGRC will assist property owners in listing their property on the National Register.
Tax Incentive Assistance: The State of Georgia has tax incentives available for the owners of historic property. Both have specific requirements, including the substantial rehabilitation of the property in question. SWGRC will provide technical assistance in applying for tax incentives.
Ce1tified Local Government (CLG) Assist 1 nee: Any city, town, or county that has enacted a historic preservation ordinance and enforc s that ordinance through a local preservation commission, and has met requirements ou lined in the Procedures for Georgia's Certified Local Government Program, is eligible to become a CLG. Once certified, a local government becomes eligible to apply for federal historic preservation grant funds available only to CLGs.
Georgia Heritage Grant Program
Since 1994, the Georgia Heritage Program has provided more than $3 million in matching grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations for historic resources, such as lighthouses, cemeteries, theaters, courthouses, jails, schools, etc.
Eligible projects include both development and predevelopment projects.
Development projects may include bricks and mortar activities, such as roof, window and foundation repair, or brick repointing.
Predevelopment projects may include construction documents, feasibility studies, historic structure reports, or preservation plans.
Must be a local government or private secular nonprofit organization.
Must have documentation of matching funds (equal to at least 40% of the project cost).
Must ensure that all grant assisted work meets the applicable Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Archaeology and Rehabilitation of Historic Properties.
Must have properties that are listed in, or eligible for listing in, the National and Georgia Registers of Historic Places, and be listed prior to reimbursement of funds.
Must agree to execute a Covenant Agreement on the property to assure public access, maintenance, and compliance with preservation standards for five years (applies to development projects only).
In order to be eligible for funding, applicants must be able to fulfill the following criteria:
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