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This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties for the National Register of Historic Places.

How to fill out nps form 10-900

How to fill out NPS Form 10-900

1. Obtain a blank NPS Form 10-900 from the National Park Service website or office.
2. Read the instructions carefully before starting.
3. Fill in the name of the property you are nominating.
4. Provide the address and location details of the property.
5. Describe the property’s significance and historical context in the 'Narrative Description' section.
6. Complete the 'Description of Physical Appearance' section accurately.
7. List the property’s dates of construction and any alterations made over time.
8. Gather and attach supporting documentation, including photographs and maps.
9. Review the form for completeness and accuracy.
10. Submit the completed form to the appropriate state or tribal historic preservation office.

Who needs NPS Form 10-900?

1. Individuals or organizations seeking to nominate a property for the National Register of Historic Places.
2. Property owners wanting to obtain federal historic preservation tax benefits.
3. Heritage professionals and historians conducting research or preservation work.

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 a standard form used by the National Park Service for nominating properties to the National Register of Historic Places.

Who is required to file NPS Form 10-900?

Anyone wishing to nominate a property for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, including property owners, local governments, and preservation organizations, is required to file NPS Form 10-900.

How to fill out NPS Form 10-900?

NPS Form 10-900 should be filled out completely with detailed information about the property, including its location, historical significance, architectural characteristics, and the reasons for its nomination.

What is the purpose of NPS Form 10-900?

The purpose of NPS Form 10-900 is to collect necessary information to evaluate a property's eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

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

The form requires reporting on the property's name, location, legal description, historical significance, description of the property, and supporting documentation such as photographs and maps.