Historic Preservation Commission
The purpose and intent of the Historic Preservation Commission is to establish a uniform procedure for use in providing the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of places, districts, sites, buildings, structures, objects, and landscape features having a special historical, cultural, or aesthetic interest or value, in accordance with the Code of Ordinance. All members reside in the City of Douglas and shall be persons who have demonstrated special interest, experience, or education in history, architecture or the preservation of historic resources.
Link to Historic Preservation Ordinance
Link to Gaskin Avenue Historic District Information
Link to Downtown Historic District Map (PDF)
Design Guidelines for Properties in Historic Districts in Douglas
Link to Design Guidelines for Residential Property (PDF)
Link to Design Guidelines for Commercial Property (PDF)
Historic Property Incentives and Grants
Historic property owners or occupants are encouraged to search for alternative funding for rehabilitation or renovations on the property. Tax incentives and grants are available for those interested to apply.
Some incentives include the Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit, the Georgia Preferential Property Tax Assessment, and the State Income Tax Credit for Rehabilitated Historic Property. More details of incentives can obtained by visiting the Georgia Department of Community Affairs website, www.dca.ga.gov/georgia-historic-preservation-division.
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation has grants that may be applied for on their website, www.georgiatrust.org/resources/grants-fellowships.
Locally Designated Historic Tax Credit Program FAQ's (PDF)
State Income Tax Credit Program for Rehabilitated Historic Property (PDF)
State Preferential Property Tax Assessment Program for Rehabilitated Historic Property (PDF)
Link to National Register of Historic Places
Link to Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
Link to Georgia Department of Community Affairs Historic Preservation Division
What makes a Property Historic by Georgia DNR Historic Preservation (PDF)
National Register of Historic Places Facts (PDF)
How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation (PDF)