What are facade easements?
Another means for preserving historic structures is to donate a facade easement to a qualified non-profit organization like the Conservancy. A facade easement is an agreement between a property owner and a non-profit organization which accomplishes three things: • Specifies the restoration and maintenance requirements for the building • Imposes restrictions upon any changes to one or more of the facades of the building • Provides for monitoring and enforcement of the easement by the non-profit organization. Property owners can also benefit from a tax deduction for the value of the donated easement since it is considered a charitable deduction. But the property must be listed individually or be a significant or contributing structure in a district in the National Register of Historic Places Back to Top Where can I find information on resources for restoring or rehabilitating my own property? There are numerous products and craftspersons available in the Montgomery County area for proper
