Historic Property
Property owners who register their historic properties make a commitment to preserving these sites. Thurston County believes in the preservation of our cultural and historic assets. Preservation of significant historic structures is needed so that current and future generations can appreciate our County’s rich past and invest in our promising future.
For definitions and more information see RCW 84.26
According to RCW 84.26.030, the actual cost of substantial improvement to eligible historic property (which cost is 25 percent or more of the assessed value of the historic structure prior to rehabilitation) may be excluded from the assessed value of such property for a period of ten years. Applications for this exemption may be obtained at the Assessor's office by calling (360)867-2200 or online by selecting the appropriate Historic Preservation Board application site below. Applications must be approved by the Historical Preservation Board of the jurisdiction within which the property is located.
Jurisdictions That Approve Applications
Contact the jurisdiction to review your remodel plan and determine whether you qualify. Application for the Historic Property property tax relief program is filed with and approved by the following local Historic Preservation Boards:
Lacey |
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| Jim Sheler City of Lacey Parks Department (360) 491-0857 jsheler@ci.lacey.wa.us |
Please contact city for brochure. Application |
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Olympia |
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| Jennifer Kenny City of Olympia (360) 753-8031 jkenny@ci.olympia.wa.us |
Olympia Info Application |
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Thurston County |
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| Sue Poyner 4131 Mud Bay Road Olympia, WA 98502 (360) 786-5595 poyners@co.thurston.wa.us |
Thurston County Info Application |
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Tumwater |
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| Steve Morrison Thurston Regional Planning Commission 2424 Heritage Court SW, Suite A Olympia, WA 98502 (360) 956-7575 morriss@trpc.org |
Tumwater Info Application |
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Yelm |
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| Tami Merriman City of Yelm (360) 458-8496 tamim@ci.yelm.wa.us |
Please contact city for brochure. Application |
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