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Identifying and designating properties of major significance encourages
the preservation and protection of Miami's important historic, architectural,
and archeological resources. The City of Miami's Historic Preservation (HP)
Ordinance provides a process by which individual sites, historic districts,
and archeological zones can be officially recognized.
Within the City of Miami, there are over 100 designated historic sites,
districts and archeological zones. These designated properties include
individual sites and districts (e.g. private homes, bridges, civic
buildings, commercial and residential neighborhoods).
The links to the left provide information regarding the process for the
designation of significant
properties; the
Historic Preservation Ordinance; and Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ) about designations and the effects of designation.
The City of Miami provides assistance to owners of historically designated properties through
an Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
program and a Transfer of Development Rights program. For more
information please contact the Preservation Office. |