Heritage Preservation Commission
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Formed in the year 2000 as the body that is tasked to oversee the implementation of the City’s Heritage Preservation Ordinance, the Heritage Preservation Commission through the ordinance can provide various tax incentives for historic property owners (residential and non-residential properties).
There are also Federal Tax Credits (10% to 20% of restoration costs) that are given to restoration efforts of property owners depending on the historical significance of the property. Administration is done by the Texas Historical Commission in coordination with the National Park Service. Funding of restoration projects can be done thru a low interest financing that is offered by the Citizens National Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas or Vintage Bank.