[Massplanners] Tax incentives for historic preservation

[Lynne D. Sweet]

If there is a lot of land, they could put 61A or 61B liens on them.
However, it is not a simple process to unwind if they want to remove the lien, sell or redevelop the site.
Lynne

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From: MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> On Behalf Of Alicia Primer
Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2021 10:18 AM
To: massplanners at masscptc.org
Subject: [Massplanners] Tax incentives for historic preservation

Hello
The Town of Weston Planning Board is investigating ways to incentivize historic preservation as a way to diversify our housing stock. Our focus was initially on saving the few remaining estates in town by creation of a voluntary Historic Heritage Overlay Designation, which would allow for greater density and possible subdivision of large homes into smaller units (with design guidelines), using the Town's existing Flexible Subdivision by-law as a base. In our talks with homeowners, it seems however that tax relief is at the top of everyone's wish list.

Have other towns been able to give tax breaks for preservation of historic buildings? Our tax assessor doesn't consider that even houses with Preservation Deed Restrictions qualify for any tax reduction. Any examples to bolster our cause will be appreciated.

ALICIA PRIMER
Weston Planning Board, chair
consultant to Weston Historical Commission



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