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This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts, particularly for historic registration purposes.

How to fill out nps form 10-900

How to fill out NPS Form 10-900

1. Begin by carefully reading the instructions provided with NPS Form 10-900.
2. Gather all necessary information and documentation required to complete the form.
3. Provide detailed information about the property being nominated, including its location, date of construction, and historical significance.
4. Fill out the required sections, including property description, historical context, and criteria for evaluation.
5. Attach any supporting materials such as photographs, maps, or other documents that strengthen the nomination.
6. Review the entire form for accuracy and completeness.
7. Sign and date the form at the designated section.
8. Submit the completed form according to the submission guidelines provided.

Who needs NPS Form 10-900?

1. Individuals or organizations seeking to nominate a property for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
2. Property owners who want to preserve the historical significance of their property.
3. Researchers and historians who need to document the historical context of a site.

People Also Ask about

Can you renovate a house on the National Register of historic Place?

Under Federal Law, the listing of a property in the National Register places no restrictions on what a non-federal owner may do with their property up to and including destruction, unless the property is involved in a project that receives Federal assistance, usually funding or licensing/permitting.

Are historical landmarks public property?

Approximately half of the National Historic Landmarks are privately owned. The National Historic Landmarks Program relies on suggestions for new designations from the National Park Service, which also assists in maintaining the landmarks.

Who is eligible for the NRHP?

The first requirement for National Register listing is that the property be at least 50 years old. Then, the property must be associated with a historical event, a significant person, an example of notable architecture, or provide information important to understanding history and prehistory.

How do I get my house on the National Register of Historic Places?

National Register Listing Process Nominations can be submitted to your SHPO from property owners, historical societies, preservation organizations, governmental agencies, and other individuals or groups. Official National Register Nomination Forms are downloadable or from your State Historic Preservation Office.

Can you renovate on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. Unless your home is subject to the above restrictions (receiving federal tax credits, protected under a local historic preservation ordinance, etc.), listing on the National Register does not restrict your right to modify your home. Severe alterations may, however, result in removal from the National Register.

Can you remove a house from a historic registry?

The National Historic Landmark designation of a property can be considered for withdrawal either at the request of the owner or on the initiative of the Secretary of the Interior.

What is the 50 year rule for NPS?

Generally, properties eligible for listing in the National Register are at least 50 years old. Properties less than 50 years of age must be exceptionally important to be considered eligible for listing.

How do I remove a property from the National Register of historic Place?

Petitions for removal are submitted to the Keeper by the State Historic Preservation Officer for State nominations, the Federal Preservation Officer for Federal nominations, and directly to the Keeper from persons or local governments where there is no approved State Historic Preservation Program.

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What is NPS Form 10-900?

NPS Form 10-900 is the 'National Register of Historic Places Registration Form' used to nominate sites, buildings, structures, districts, and objects for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

Who is required to file NPS Form 10-900?

NPS Form 10-900 must be filed by property owners, local governments, or organizations interested in nominating a property for inclusion in the National Register.

How to fill out NPS Form 10-900?

To fill out NPS Form 10-900, applicants should provide detailed information about the property, including its history, significance, and physical description, as well as photographs and maps if applicable.

What is the purpose of NPS Form 10-900?

The purpose of NPS Form 10-900 is to gather and standardize information necessary for evaluating properties for their eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places.

What information must be reported on NPS Form 10-900?

Information required on NPS Form 10-900 includes the property's name, location, ownership, description, significance, historical context, and any supporting documentation such as maps and photographs.