Historic Property Resources

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The 2017 Alabama Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

• A 25% refundable tax credit is available for private homeowners and owners of commercial properties who, "substantially rehabilitate" their historic properties.
• Properties must be listed in or eligible for a listing the National Register of Historic Places
• Properties must be 60 years old or older.

The tax credit provides jobs, increases the tax base, and revitalizes existing buildings and infrastructure, while preserving and rehabilitating Alabama’s historic properties.

For more information about the Alabama Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program, contact
Taylor Stewart 334-230-2643 or taylor.stewart@ahc.alabama.gov.

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Jefferson County Historical Commission
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The Historical Marker Program

• Any building that retains most of it's historic appearance and integrity. It should retain its original shape & roofline.
• 50 years old or older.
• A building that is associated with historic figures, or historic events may be eligible regardless of age
• The marker includes the historic name of the building and the date of its construction
• The historic name is that of the original occupant or, if the original occupant was there only a few years, the first long-term occupant of the building, whether a private house or a commercial or public building. If there are two, or even three, long-term occupancies over time, then both or all those names will be used if possible. 

​Historical Commission Office - (205) 592-6610 futurepast44@gmail.com ​

Design Review & Local Historic Advisory Committee Applications

Each applicant must submit to the Local Historic Advisory Committee, the same information required for submittal to the City of Birmingham Design Review Committee (DRC). For example; elevation drawings, site plan , color rendering, material samples, color samples, color photos of property, etc.

What is a Site Plan?
A site plan is a drawing or plan (minimum of 8 ½ by 11 inches in size) drawn to scale, that shows what is, or will be, placed or built on the subject property. The Site Plan MUST include:

• Accurate property lines.
• Location, size, and height of all existing and/or proposed structures.
• Parking layout and maneuvering space as well as driveways and walkways.
• Setback (front, side and rear yard) dimensions for all existing and/or proposed structures, including main buildings, accessory structures.

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Read more about the Design Review process here.
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Birmingham, AL Design Review Committee (DRC) Application Downloads

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