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Alabama Historical Commission, Architecture, Birmingham Historical Society, Birmingham Landmarks, Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Month

Learn How Easements Safeguard Historic Properties

It’s often after the fact that the public regrets the demolition of an historic building. At this last lecture of Birmingham’s Historic Preservation Month, David Fleming discusses easements and how they can protect historic buildings.

The Alabama Historical Commission has prepared a worksheet for property owners HERE who are interested in safeguarding their private property and/or receiving appropriate tax incentives.

Generally, a building or site must possess historical, architectural, archaeological, or cultural significance to the state or its locale in order to qualify. However, if it’s contributing to an existing historic district, it may also qualify. Detailed maps HERE show historic districts in Birmingham.

The National Park Service provides more information about tax incentives HERE. But for more information or with questions for David Fleming, the lecture is at NOON at Sloss Furnace, West Room on Thursday, May 29th.

Event announcement for a presentation on Historic Preservation and Easements by David Fleming, highlighting their benefits for protecting historic buildings.
Alabama Historical Commission, Historic Preservation

Are You in an Historic Polygon?

These areas highlighted in blue on the interactive map below on Birmingham’s Southside have all been designated historic districts by the Alabama Historical Commission. This can be of benefit to owners who want to own or renovate an historic building or home.

The Alabama Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit is a 25% refundable tax credit available for private homeowners and owners of commercial properties who substantially rehabilitate historic properties that are listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and are 60 years old or older.

This may also entitle you to lower advalorem taxes. For more information, see the tax incentives available from the Alabama Historical Commission. Please click on the interactive map below to see other areas eligible for tax credits.