What is the Mills Act?
The Mills Act is designed to encourage restoration and preservation of historic buildings. It benefits local governments by promoting rehabilitation and revitalization of neighborhoods, conserving resources, and building civic pride and a sense of place. Property owners benefit by qualifying for property tax relief in exchange for a commitment to rehabilitate and maintain the historic and architectural character of their properties for at least a ten-year period. For more information, see the State of California’s Office of Historic Preservation article, “Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program: Incentives and Architectural Review.
Related Questions
- Did the developers, Peter Janopaul and Anthony Block, disclose the non-renewal of the Mills act to prospective buyers when they converted the El Cortez apartments and sold them as condos?
- Does anyone know a comprehensive listing of Mills Act qualified homes that are on the market?
- Do all homes in historic districts qualify for tax breaks under the California Mills Act?
