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Frequently Asked Questions

Who and What is the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)?

Where are Albany's Historic Districts?

What's so special about “old” buildings? Why should we preserve them?

What rules apply to historic properties (properties on the Local Historic Inventory)?

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

What is the Local Historic Inventory?

What is the Landmarks Advisory Commission?

How do I get on the Local Historic Inventory?

Does being in a historic district restrict legal ownership of the property or property transactions?

Are there benefits to being included in the City's adopted Local Historic Inventory?

Are property owners required to restore their buildings?

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Historic Resources Home Page

Albany's Preservation Program

• Preservation Program Brochure (pdf)

• Preservation Award Nomination Form (pdf)

Historic Review / Preservation Ordinance / Applications

Albany's Local Historic Inventory (pdf)

Landmarks Advisory Commission

• The Landmarks Advisory Commission (pdf)

• Most Recent Agenda

• LAC Minutes

Grants, Tax Incentives, Benefits

• Albany's Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program

• SHPO Special Assessment and Tax Credit

Topical Brochures/Links

Windows – Repair, Energy Efficiency & More

Energy Efficiency Tips

Energy Efficiency for Historic Buildings

Researching Your Historic Home (pdf)

Secretary of Interior’s Standards (pdf)

Frequently Asked Questions

Links

Historic Districts

 • Monteith
 • Hackleman
 • Downtown Commercial

Architectural Styles

Contact Historic Resources
Anne Catlin
Planning Division
Community Development
917-7560
E-mail Anne