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Information for Property Owners |
Below are the following topics:
Neighborhood Heritage DistrictsThe Hampton Heritage Commission would like homeowners in Hampton to know about a new program for neighborhoods that has been developed by the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. Called Neighborhood Heritage Districts, this initiative has been designed to guide and encourage potential development while retaining the unique character of an area.Benefits to property owners within a Neighborhood Heritage District include fostering community pride and local spirit, and providing assurance to homeowners concerned with out of scale or incompatible development. Unlike historic districts, a Neighborhood Heritage District does not have to be historically significant and may allow homeowners to be eligible for low interest loans, grants, or other financial incentives. Click here to view the Handbook for Neighborhood Heritage Districts on the NH Division of Historical Resources website. Barn Tax IncentiveTax Incentive Mechanism to Help Save Old New Hampshire BarnsA 2002 State law (RSA 79-D) creates a mechanism to encourage preservation of old New Hampshire barns and other historic agricultural buildings.RSA 79-D authorizes towns and cities to grant property tax relief to barn owners who (a) can demonstrate the public benefit of preserving their barns or other old farm buildings, and (b) agree to maintain their structures throughout a minimum 10-year preservation easement. Click here to view A Guide to RSA 79-D/Historic Barn Tax Incentive (this is a large file and may take awhile to download) which includes:
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