| The National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is a federal program administered in our state by the Texas Historical Commission in coordination with the National Park Service. Listing in the National Register provides national recognition of a property's historical or architectural significance and denotes that it is worthy of preservation. Buildings, sites, objects, structures and districts are eligible for this designation if they are at least 50 years old and meet established criteria. Plaques are available, but not required, for this designation. The National Register designation imposes no restrictions on property owners. Those receiving grant assistance or federal tax credits for rehabilitation projects, however, must adhere to certain standards. With a National Register designation, the property receives extra consideration before any federal projects, such as highway construction, are undertaken. To nominate a property, the owner's consent is required. Benefits of listing a property in the National Register Criteria for listing in the National Register Steps for nominating a property to the National Register See the THC Library for National Register files on all listed properties in Texas or the Historic Sites Atlas for an online list. Read, print and share the documents below for more information. What is the National Register of Historic Places? (Word) The National Register Process (Word) National Register Photo Guidelines (Word) Finalized National Register Photo Policy guidance is now available on the National Park Service/National Register website. |