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This document is used to register a historic property with the National Park Service, providing information about its location, significance, and historical context.

How to fill out form 10-900

How to fill out Form 10-900

1. Obtain a copy of Form 10-900 from the National Park Service website or local office.
2. Begin by filling out the basic information at the top of the form, including the name of the property and location.
3. Provide a brief description of the property and its historic significance in Section 1.
4. In Section 2, supply information about the property owner, including their contact details.
5. Complete Section 3 by explaining the historical context of the property and its architectural features.
6. Fill out Section 4, indicating any known past alterations or changes to the structure.
7. In Section 5, include any additional information and attach supporting documents such as maps or photographs.
8. Review the completed form for accuracy and completeness.
9. Sign and date the form at the bottom to certify the information provided.
10. Submit the form to the appropriate state or federal agency as instructed.

Who needs Form 10-900?

1. Individuals or organizations seeking to nominate a property for the National Register of Historic Places.
2. Property owners wishing to document the historical significance of their property.
3. Researchers and cultural resource managers involved in preservation efforts.

People Also Ask about

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

The National Register nomination process usually starts with your State Historic Preservation Office* (SHPO). Contact your SHPO or check their web page for National Register information, research materials, and necessary forms to begin the nomination process.

What is the difference between national historic landmark and National Register?

All National Historic Landmarks are included in the National Register of Historic Places, which is the official list of the nation's historic properties worthy of preservation. Landmarks constitute more than 2,500 of more than 90,000 entries in the National Register; the others are of state and local significance.

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.

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?

Roughly 85% of them are owned by private citizens, organizations, corporations, tribal entities, or state or local governments — or sometimes a combination. Even if a National Historic Landmark is owned by a private entity, the federal government can fund a landmark's preservation.

Can you remodel a national historic home?

If your property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (which prior owners would have done — it doesn't happen top-down), this won't by itself limit what you can do if you remodel.

How to remove a property from the National Register of Historic Places?

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.

What kind of buildings are generally excluded from the National Register?

In brief, the Criteria Consid- erations exclude seven types of candidates: religious properties, moved properties, reconstructed properties, commemorative proper- ties, birthplaces and graves, cemeteries and resources achieving significance within the past 50 years.

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What is Form 10-900?

Form 10-900 is the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form used by individuals or organizations to nominate properties for listing in the National Register.

Who is required to file Form 10-900?

Individuals or organizations seeking to have a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places are required to file Form 10-900.

How to fill out Form 10-900?

To fill out Form 10-900, applicants must provide detailed information about the property, including its location, ownership, significance, and historical context, along with photographs and maps as required.

What is the purpose of Form 10-900?

The purpose of Form 10-900 is to document the historical significance of a property and to facilitate its evaluation for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.

What information must be reported on Form 10-900?

Form 10-900 requires information such as the property's name, location, a description of its physical appearance, historical significance, and any existing conditions affecting its integrity.