Resources
Incentives
- Historic Preservation Commission Grants
The Historic Preservation Grant Fund provides small grants to non-profit groups. Applications are made available each summer and are due in September. - Historic Preservation Easements
The National Trust for Historic Preservation offers an excellent online overview of the benefits of preservation easements. You can also learn more by visiting the easements section of the Maryland Historical Trust. - Historic Preservation Tax Credits
To encourage the restoration and preservation of privately-owned structures designated on the Master Plan for Historic Preservation either individually or within a historic district, the Montgomery County Council in 1984 passed legislation providing for a tax credit against County real property taxes.
Information
- Archeology
The Department of Park's archaeology program identifies, manages, and interprets archaeological sites on parkland. -
Historic Property Services
This page includes a courtesy list of tradesmen who have been recommended to our office by historic property owners in Montgomery County. -
Preservation Briefs
The National Park Service has prepared over 40 Preservation Briefs to help homeowners, preservation professionals, organizations, and government agencies by providing easy-to read guidance on preserving, rehabilitating and restoring historic buildings. -
The Preservationist Newsletter
The Preservationist newsletter, published quarterly, reports on preservation activities in the county. View the current issue and an archive of past issues. - Reports
Review reports issued by the Montgomery County Department of Planning Historic Preservation Section. Featured reports include Teardown/Mansionization Bulletin: Protecting Older Neighborhoods with Newer Tools* and A Strategic Plan for Cultural Resources in Parks*. -
Standards for Rehabilitation
The Secretary of the Interior, under the administration of the National Park Service, created Standards for Rehabilitation that are accepted by Montgomery County as guidelines to preserve a historic property.
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