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This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts to be included in the National Register of Historic Places.

How to fill out nps form 10-900

How to fill out NPS Form 10-900

1. Obtain the NPS Form 10-900 from the National Park Service website or local office.
2. Read the instructions carefully to understand the purpose of the form.
3. Fill in the basic information, such as the name of the property, its location, and the nature of the nomination.
4. Provide a detailed description of the property, including its significance and historical context.
5. Include photographs of the property, ensuring they meet the required standards.
6. Supply information about the property owner and any legal restrictions.
7. Complete the justification for the property's eligibility for nomination under National Historic Preservation Act criteria.
8. Review the completed form for accuracy and completeness.
9. Submit the form to the appropriate state historic preservation officer.

Who needs NPS Form 10-900?

1. Individuals or organizations seeking to nominate a property for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.
2. Property owners who want to preserve the historical significance of their property.
3. Researchers and historians aiming to document and recognize significant heritage.

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 official form used to nominate properties for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

Who is required to file NPS Form 10-900?

Any individual, organization, or agency that wishes to nominate a property for inclusion in the National Register is required to file NPS Form 10-900.

How to fill out NPS Form 10-900?

To fill out NPS Form 10-900, one must follow specific guidelines, provide detailed information about the property, its significance, description, and its historical context, and include any necessary documentation.

What is the purpose of NPS Form 10-900?

The purpose of NPS Form 10-900 is to ensure that properties with historical significance are documented and evaluated for their eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places.

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

Information that must be reported includes the property's name, location, ownership, description, significance, the period of significance, and any relevant historical context.