What does it mean to have a preservation easement held by the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources?
Owners of property protected by a preservation easement or covenant that is overseen by the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources (NHDHR) are in an active partnership with the NHDHR. The property owner is responsible for caring for the property in compliance with the terms of the easement. The NHDHR is responsible for monitoring changes to the property, as specified in the easement. The staff of the NHDHR work with property owners as changes are proposed in order to insure that the designs are in compliance with the terms of the easement. Why does a property have a preservation easement? Easements are designed to protect a historic property’s values for the public’s benefit. They can be produced when state or federal funds are granted for a project like a Save America’s Treasures grant. They are also created when a federal or state agency transfer’s a public property into private hands or as a mitigation measure for federal projects. How does the NHDHR monitor easements? While
