Historic Districts AHPP (Polyline)

The Arkansas Historic District Dataset maps the boundaries of all formally designated historic districts in Arkansas. These districts are established through a process managed by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) and generally contain a concentration of buildings in which at least half are 50 years old or more and retain their historic appearance. Properties within designated districts may qualify for federal rehabilitation tax credits.Designation begins when a mayor or other city representative contacts the AHPP to express interest. AHPP historians then visit the community to determine whether a sufficient concentration of historic structures exists for potential designation. If at least 51 percent of the buildings meet the age and integrity criteria, the AHPP provides the city with an address list of eligible buildings. The city or local partners compile a list of property owners.Next, the AHPP coordinates with the city to schedule an informational meeting for property owners and mails letters announcing the meeting. At the meeting, AHPP representatives explain the project, clarify what listing on the National Register does and does not mean, and describe how the 20-percent federal rehabilitation tax credit works. Most questions or concerns are addressed during this session.After the meeting, local partners poll property owners to confirm that at least 51 percent support the proposed designation. If a majority is in favor, the AHPP contracts an architectural resources survey of the area, documenting each building with photographs and information forms. Upon completion of the survey, the AHPP arranges for preparation of a National Register nomination for the district.The nomination is then presented to the AHPP State Review Board, which meets the first Wednesday in April, August, and December to recommend nominations to the National Register. Once forwarded to the Keeper of the National Register in Washington, D.C., a final decision is typically issued within six weeks. The AHPP has a success rate of about 99 percent in securing listings.

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notes <p>The <strong>Arkansas Historic District Dataset</strong> maps the boundaries of all formally designated historic districts in Arkansas. These districts are established through a process managed by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) and generally contain a concentration of buildings in which at least half are 50 years old or more and retain their historic appearance. Properties within designated districts may qualify for federal rehabilitation tax credits.</p><p>Designation begins when a mayor or other city representative contacts the AHPP to express interest. AHPP historians then visit the community to determine whether a sufficient concentration of historic structures exists for potential designation. If at least 51 percent of the buildings meet the age and integrity criteria, the AHPP provides the city with an address list of eligible buildings. The city or local partners compile a list of property owners.</p><p>Next, the AHPP coordinates with the city to schedule an informational meeting for property owners and mails letters announcing the meeting. At the meeting, AHPP representatives explain the project, clarify what listing on the National Register does and does not mean, and describe how the 20-percent federal rehabilitation tax credit works. Most questions or concerns are addressed during this session.</p><p>After the meeting, local partners poll property owners to confirm that at least 51 percent support the proposed designation. If a majority is in favor, the AHPP contracts an architectural resources survey of the area, documenting each building with photographs and information forms. Upon completion of the survey, the AHPP arranges for preparation of a National Register nomination for the district.</p><p>The nomination is then presented to the AHPP State Review Board, which meets the first Wednesday in April, August, and December to recommend nominations to the National Register. Once forwarded to the Keeper of the National Register in Washington, D.C., a final decision is typically issued within six weeks. The AHPP has a success rate of about 99 percent in securing listings.</p>
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