What Does It Mean If I Own Property that is Listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register or the National Register of Historic Places?
Some areas of Suffolk have also been included on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. These may be individual buildings or entire districts. It's an honor to own property or be a part of a district that is listed on these Registers because your property has been identified as a lasting example of our state and nation's past. This designation brings no restrictions to your property. Rather, there are benefits to being listed on the Registers! For example, income producing properties such as museums, businesses, and rental properties, may qualify for federal rehabilitation tax credits. Non-income producing properties such as private homes can be eligible for state rehabilitation tax credits. This means that if you want to fix up your property, you may qualify for a tax break on the money you spend doing it.


You can find out if your property is in a State or National Register Historic District by contacting the City's Planning Division. It is important to note that your property may be located in both the Historic Conservation Overlay District and a State or National Register Historic District.

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1. What is the Historic Conservation Overlay?
2. Who Reviews Changes in the Historic District?
3. What Should be Included in the Review Application?
4. How Does the Review Process Work?
5. What Does It Mean If I Own Property that is Listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register or the National Register of Historic Places?
6. What Are My Obligations as a Property Owner in the Historic District?