📅 Date: April 17, 2024
🕕 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: 99 Railroad Street, Colfax, CA
🎤 Guest Speaker: Gretchen Boyce, Historic Preservation Specialist
💰 FREE Event – Open to All!
Special Event Feature:
We are bringing in a historic preservation specialist to guide us through the process of getting a property historically designated. Our expert will provide a step-by-step overview, answer your questions, and help you understand how to navigate local, state, and federal programs. Whether you own a historic property, are considering purchasing one, or simply want to learn more about the impact of preservation, this event will offer invaluable insights and resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can take advantage of historic preservation incentives and contribute to the revitalization of Downtown Colfax!
Why Historic Designation Matters:
✔️ Financial Incentives: Access to tax credits and grants for rehabilitation.
✔️ Flexible Building Codes: Use of the California Historical Building Code for cost-effective renovations.
✔️ Property Value Protection: Enhances community character and marketability.
✔️ Community Revitalization: Attracts tourism, businesses, and investment to downtown.
What You’ll Learn:
- The process for listing properties in the National Register of Historic Places.
- Tax incentives, including the Federal and California Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits.
- The potential for a local Mills Act program to reduce property taxes.
- How a historic district could benefit multiple property owners.
Who Should Attend?
🏡 Property Owners
🏛 Business Owners
📜 History Enthusiasts
🌆 Community Leaders
Let’s preserve Colfax’s rich history while fostering economic growth!
RSVP Today!
This event is proudly sponsored by the Historic Colfax Downtown Association.
