| Historic Preservation Easements
A historic preservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement that protects a historic property or cultural resource. Under the terms of the easement, the property owner grants a portion of, or interest in the property to an organization whose mission includes historic preservation. Donation of an easement to preserve a certified historic structure or historically important land area qualifies as a charitable contribution for federal income and estate tax purposes.
More than 1,000 properties in the District of Columbia are currently protected through easements held by several nonprofit organizations.
To read more about easements, select the link to access the National Park Service website below.
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