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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?

Historic Resources Home Page

Albany's Preservation Program

• Preservation Program Brochure
• Preservation Award Nomination Form (pdf)
• Historic Review / Preservation Ordinance / Applications
• Albany's Local Historic Inventory
• Frequently Asked Questions

Landmarks Advisory Commission

• Landmarks Advisory Commission
• Most Recent Agenda
• LAC Minutes

Grants, Tax Incentives, Benefits

• Albany's Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program
• SHPO Special Assessment and Tax Credit

Helpful Information/Links

• Energy Efficiency/Weatherization
• Preservation Links
• Researching Your Historic Home
• Sustainability/Reducing Carbon Footprint
• Windows – Repair & Upgrades

Albany’s Historic Building News Latest Issues

• May 2010
• March 2010
• September 2009
• April 2009
• Keyhole House Full Interview

Historic Districts

• Monteith (Expansion Information)
• Hackleman
• Downtown Commercial

Architectural Styles

Contact Historic Resources

Anne Catlin
Community Development, Planning Division
541- 917-7560, E-mail