Tremonton City Historic District
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources. The Tremonton City Historical District has played a significant role in local and state history and has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Designation on the National Register of Historic Places is considered an honor and contributes to community pride and provides a sense of place. Additionally, there may be financial benefits for building owners within a National Historic District.
A National Historic District is a neighborhood or area with a concentration of buildings that are 50 years or older. The district itself is historical or architectural significant based on the collection of buildings and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The geographic area of the City proposed to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places is between 1000 North to 600 South and from 300 East to 400 West and more accurately identified on a map.
For a neighborhood or area to qualify for being listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the neighborhood or area must retain architectural integrity and reflect an aspect of local and state history. Also, to qualify, a historical overview and survey of the entire area are prepared to identify the significance of the district and architectural integrity. The historical overview and survey for the Tremonton Historic District can be found HERE.
Taxes are based on the appraised value of a property, as determined by the Box Elder County Assessor’s Office. A National Historic District designation is not a factor in the appraisal or tax rate. Contrary to popular belief, a National Historic District does not restrict property owners in any way. Property owners and developers keep their rights to alter, demolish, or preserve their buildings as they see fit based on local zoning ordinances. There are no Tremonton City zoning regulations specific to historic preservation. There may be financial benefits for building owners that own a Contributing Building within a National Historic District. Specifically, building owners may receive financial incentives provided by the State of Utah to maintain or preserve a Contributing Building through a tax credit program, although preservation is not required. Generally speaking, the Utah State Historic Preservation Tax Credit program offers a 20% tax credit (not just deduction) to owners who rehabilitate Contributing Buildings within a historic district that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A Contributing Building is a structure that is 50 years or older and, due to its architectural integrity or other factors, contributes to the district’s historical significance or character. Being in a National Historic District does not require you to make any improvements to your property.