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Frequently asked questions about living in a DC Historic District

Easements & Tax Credits DC Historic Preservation Office Landscaping in Historic Districts Landscaping Restoration Old House Journal Online Old-House Journal’s Restoration Directory is the complete source of products and services for homes built before 1950 as well as newer homes.   Green Renovations to Historic Homes Natural Home Magazine

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INCENTIVES FOR HISTORIC REHABILITATION

Historic Homeowners Grant Program

http://planning.dc.gov/planning/cwp/view,A,1284,Q,640853.asp

DCHPO overview of D.C.’s financial assistance program for historic preservation, including an FAQ and application form.  Currently operating as a pilot in Anacostia, the program will be expanded to 12 historic districts – including Mount Pleasant – in 2008.

Historic Preservation Easements: A Historic Preservation Tool with Federal Tax Benefits

http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/tax/easement.htm

An overview of easement donation from the National Park Service

Preservation Easements: An Important Legal Tool for the Preservation of Historic Places

http://nthp.org/legal/easements/index.html

Easement information from the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Easements in D.C.

http://planning.dc.gov/planning/cwp/view,A,1284,Q,636380.asp

DCHPO lists of easement holding organizations and local properties protected by easements

Incentives!

http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/tax/incentives/index.htm

National Park Service guide to the federal tax credits for rehabilitation of income-producing historic properties

About the Federal Tax Incentives for Historic Preservation

http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/tax/brochure1.htm

Information, guidelines, and application forms for federal tax credits for rehabilitation of income-producing historic properties

RESOURCES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS

Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings

http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/tax/rhb/index.htm

National Park Service guide to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation

Preservation Briefs

http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/briefs/presbhom.htm

National Park Service Technical Preservation Services provides guidance on preserving, rehabilitating and restoring historic buildings.  Preservation Brief topics cover a range of issues including those associated with masonry, paint, grafitti removal, energy conservation, roofs, substitute materials, accessibility, and interior materials.

Working with Contractors and Architects; Finding Supplies and Furnishings; Interior Design and Decorating

http://nthp.org/help/downloads/Contractors_Architects_Supplies_Interiors.pdf

National Trust for Historic Preservation reference sheet for historic homeowners on how to find and work with a contractor or architect, locate architecturally accurate hardware, and recreate architecturally accurate interiors

All Wet and How to Prevent It

http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/allwet/index.htm

National Park Service feature explaining moisture infiltration in historic buildings and providing tips to homeowners on addressing present and future problems

From the Roof Down...and Skin Deep

http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/roofdown/welcome.htm

National Park Service feature showing how the exterior envelope of a historic house functions and how to maintain and repair surfaces and features.

Conserving Energy in Historic Buildings

http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/briefs/brief03.htm

National Park Service brief recommending energy conservation and weatherization measures that achieve the greatest energy savings with the least alteration and damage to the historic buildings

Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil

Information from the Environmental Protection Agency about lead and lead hazards and steps to protect your family

http://www.epa.gov/lead/

Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your Home

http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/rrpamph.pdf

Environmental Protection Agency pamphlet on the hazards of lead-based painted surfaces and safe work practices and procedures for home improvement projects

The Repair of Historic Wooden Windows

http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/briefs/brief09.htm

Primarily an instructional guide for the DIYer, this National Park Service brief also presents a methodology for approaching the evaluation and repair of existing windows and considerations for replacement

Making Historic Properties Accessible

http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/briefs/brief32.htm

National Park Service publication providing guidance on making historic properties accessible while preserving their historic character

Old House Network

http://www.oldhousenetwork.org/index.html

Nonprofit group of old house lovers teaching people how to care for historic houses

Old House Journal

http://www.oldhousejournal.com/

Popular restoration magazine’s extensive website providing information and resources for people wishing to restore their older homes

Traditional Building

http://www.traditional-building.com/index.htm

Professional journal and website targeting preservation professionals, but will also of interest to homeowners seeking products and services for historic rehabilitation projects.

Old House Web

http://www.oldhouseweb.com/

Site offers advice, articles, product information, and discussion areas related to historic rehabilitation

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