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Does the application have to be prepared by a
preservation professional or can it be completed by someone new
to the process?
Answer
If the work project is not too large or too complicated, the owner
can often complete the application process and oversee the project
without having to hire a consultant. The staff of the State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) can guide an owner through
the application process. However, for many projects, and especially
for large projects, having a preservation professional familiar
with the 20% tax credit program to coordinate the application can
make a tremendous difference in the quality of a project and the
ease of the review process. Depending on the scope of the rehabilitation
project, it may be advisable to assemble a team of professionals,
which may include an architect, engineer, historic preservation
consultant, attorney, accountant, or craftsman, in addition to the
building contractor.
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Deteriorated 20th century wood shingles are being
removed to reveal the original, historic wood siding on this house
in Portland, Maine, during its rehabilitation for continuing rental use.
Photo: © John Leeke |
