Hapeville’s Application

Please visit the National Park Service for additional information.

The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States government’s official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation. While National Register listings are mostly symbolic, they do provide some financial incentive to listed property owners. No protection of the property is guaranteed. During the nomination process, the property is evaluated in terms of the four criteria for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). For a property to be listed, it must meet at least one of the four key criteria. Information on architectural styles, association with various aspects of social history and commerce, and ownership are all integral parts of the nomination. 

The National Register listing would have numerous advantages for Hapeville.
Owners of properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places may be eligible for a 20% investment tax credit for the "certified rehabilitation of income-producing certified historic structures." The rehabilitation may be commercial, industrial, or residential for rentals. The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program operates the tax incentives program, which the National Park Service, SHPO, and the Internal Revenue Service jointly manage. Aside from the 20% tax credit, the tax incentive program offers a 10% tax credit for rehabilitation to owners of non-historic, non-residential buildings constructed before 1936.

Review the Hapeville Application Summary (PDF) and included Area Map (PDF) as prepared by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.