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National Register Nominations
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Listing on the National Register is not only an honor, it also enables properties to qualify for an array of preservation grants, as well as rehabilitation tax credits.
National Register Basics
To be eligible for listing, properties must generally be at least 50 years old, retain historic architectural integrity, and meet at least one of the following criteria:
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Criterion A: associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history
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Criterion B: associated with the lives of persons significant in our past
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Criterion C: embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master
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Criterion D: have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history
Jackson Preservation generates complete National Register nominations for individual buildings and historic districts. Before beginning the National Register nomination process, we provide a brief preliminary evaluation of the property to help determine its eligibility.
Benefits of Listing on the National Register
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National Register nominations and building documentation can help communities realize the value in their historic resources and help guide future stewardship.
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National Register historic districts can help attract tourism and investment.
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Properties listed on the National Register are identified early in the planning process for federally funded and permitted projects and protected from potential damage inflicted by federal undertakings.
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Listing on the National Register allows a building to qualify for historic tax credits.
Frequently asked questions
Does listing on the National Register place restrictions on what I can do to my property?
No, listing your property on the National Register does not limit the changes you can make to the building.
Does listing my property on the National Register restrict how I can use it?
Listing on the National Register places zero restrictions on how the property can be used. You can still remodel, paint, or sell the property.
Do I have to open my property to the public if it gets listed on the National Register?
No, owners are not required to open their listed properties to the public.
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