Historic Preservation

“In the face of ever-increasing extensions of urban centers, highways, and residential, commercial, and industrial developments, the present governmental and nongovernmental historic preservation programs and activities are inadequate to insure future generations a genuine opportunity to appreciate and enjoy the rich heritage of our Nation.” - 1966 United States of America National Historic Preservation Act

Timber & Stone has expanded our services to include historic rehabilitation tax credit consultations utilizing the U.S. Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Over the years our firm has won countless awards for historic preservation projects within and surrounding Manhattan, Kansas.

 

Determining Eligibility

  • T&S assists our clients and homeowners with both state and national register listing as well as determining the eligibility for historic properties. (IDOE)

  • Completing KHRI records

  • Submitting required online questionnaire

Draft Register Nominations

  • Our firm will complete both the narrative architectural description of the nominated property as well as the statement of significance required for the register nomination.

Historic Design Review

  • We represent our clients in local, state, and federal agency negotiations, help to navigate regulatory compliance, and strategize public outreach.

  • *Submitting a draft nomination does not guarantee a nomination will be placed on the next HSBR agenda. Only compete and adequately documented nominations will be scheduled for the Historic Sites Board of Review meeting.

Historic Tax Credit Basics

  • Federal

    • Federal income tax credits equal to 20% of total qualified expenses for a building that:

      • Is listed on the National Register, a designated “contributer” to a listed historical district, or is determined potentially eligible for the National Register

      • Is used for commercial purposes

      • Where the property owner is spending more on the rehabilitation than the calculated worth or “adjusted basis” of the building

  • State

    • State income tax credit equal to a % of the qualified rehabilitation process:

      • Building must be listed in the National Register or the Register of Historic Kansas Places

      • Property owner must submit an application before work begins on the project

      • Property owner must be spending more than $5,000 on rehabilitation of the building as part of the project

      • Credits can be used to offset income taxes, premium taxes, or privilege taxes payable to the state of Kansas

  • Projects may qualify for both federal and state tax credits.


Mike Mecseri and Larissa Oshima meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards  for Architecture, Architectural History and Historic Preservation as outlined in 36 CFR 61 of the National Historic Preservation Act.