In 1977 the City of Saratoga Springs adopted an historic review ordinance aimed at protecting the City’s rich historic architecture and neighborhoods from insensitive rehabilitation, unnecessary demolition and inappropriate new construction. The ordinance calls...
There are several tax incentives that you may qualify for if you improve your historic property. New York State Rehabilitation Tax Credit for Homeowners The New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in the Division for Historic Preservation, Office of Parks,...
Windows serve as more than functional components of a building that provide light, ventilation and view. Windows are a character- defining detail of an historic building. Windows are also one of the most important aspects of a building’s material fabric and historic...
Restoring the Exterior of Your Historic House or Building? The City’s Real Property Tax Abatement program is available to help fund exterior restoration projects. Adopted in 2000, this program abates the portion of an increase in your assessment that is due to...
