Is the National Register of Historic Places different from local Landmarks or Districts?
Yes. The National Register is the nation’s list of historic buildings, sites, structures and objects worthy of preservation. Through the nomination and listing process, the National Register honors properties, individually and within districts, and affords recognition as well as serving as a planning tool. There are over 10,000 properties in Boston listed on the National Register, individually and within 40 districts. The BLC is the City’s administrator of the National Register of Historic Places, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC), the Commonwealth’s historic preservation agency. The National Register has limited review power and may offer economic incentives. There is no review for a project that use private funds and does not require state or federal permits or licenses. There are income-tax credits of 20% for rehabilitation of income-producing historic properties for projects that meet specified federal requirements. There are also fifty-fifty matchin
