Frequently Asked Questions

These documents answer frequently asked questions concerning grants, taxes, laws, and other issues concerning historic properties.

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    National Register : frequently asked questions
    (2019-11-08) South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
    This answers questions about the National Register of Historic Places.
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    Frequently asked questions - income-producing tax credits [updated]
    (2023-08) South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
    This paper answers questions concerning tax credits for historic buildings that produce revenue. In order to use the tax credits the building must be listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places or after rehabilitation of the building, you must own the building and use it to produce income for 5 years.
  • Publication
    Historic Preservation State Grant Fund - frequently asked questions
    (South Carolina State Library, 2022-10-17) South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
    This document answers questions about the South Carolina Historic Preservation State Grant Fund.
  • Publication
    Frequently asked questions - income-producing tax credits
    (South Carolina State Library, 2021-03-11) South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
    This paper answers questions concerning tax credits for historic buildings that produce revenue. In order to use the tax credits the building must be listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places or after rehabilitation of the building, you must own the building and use it to produce income for 5 years.
  • Publication
    Frequently asked questions - homeowners tax credits
    (South Carolina State Library, 2021-03-11) South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
    This paper answers questions concerning tax credits for taxpayers who rehabilitate their owner-occupied residence.
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    Review & compliance - frequently asked questions
    (South Carolina State Library, 2020-02-11) South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
    This paper answers questions concerning laws applicable to historic properties.
  • Publication
    Frequently asked questions - income-producing tax credits
    (South Carolina State Library, 2020-02-11) South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
    This paper answers questions concerning tax credits for historic buildings that produce revenue. In order to use the tax credits the building must be listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places or after rehabilitation of the building, you must own the building and use it to produce income for 5 years.