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South Carolina Department of Revenue Issues Taxpayer-Friendly Ruling Updating Guidance on Textile Tax Credits

Last week, the South Carolina Department of Revenue issued what’s widely viewed as a taxpayer-friendly ruling that updates its guidance on the state’s popular textile tax credit program. The ruling offers clarity for...more

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You Need Standing to Keep a Building Standing

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Virginia has long been a leader in historic preservation. But historic structures are still lost, even in the commonwealth. A building dating to the 1790s was recently demolished in the city of Richmond. Despite its age...more

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Not-For-Profits Gain Access to Historic Tax Credits with Enactment of Missouri HB 2062

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On May 16, Missouri passed HB 2062 modifying the state’s existing Historic Tax Credit (HTC) program. The bill alters the program in several significant ways. The program will now feature a year-round application cycle,...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 1.30.24

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Fullerton leaders have reached a settlement with the state over the city’s housing element. When looking at how much housing is needed in the state to meet the growing population, Fullerton’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation...more

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Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023: Summary of Planning Reforms

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The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 was given Royal Assent on 26 October 2023. It introduces some wide-ranging reforms to the planning system which we summarise in this Insight. However, most of the changes will not...more

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Key Questions When Determining Eligibility for State Historic Tax Credits

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Real estate developers have long had ample reasons to take on projects involving historic buildings, courtesy of Section 47 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. As amended, Section 47 (the “Code”) provides for a...more

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The Intersection of Historic Preservation and Urban Planning

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There are seventy historic districts in Washington, D.C., with local neighborhoods accounting for more than thirty of these designated areas. In addition to working to preserve some of Washington’s oldest and most historic...more

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California Court of Appeal Rejects City’s MND in Historic District Due to Aesthetic and Traffic Impacts

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CEQA Case Report: Understanding the Judicial Landscape for Development - In an opinion published on August 9, 2018, Protect Niles v. City of Fremont, Case No. A151645, the First Appellate District of the California Court...more

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Landmarks Preservation Commission May Prevent the Privatization of Interior Landmarks

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In Matter of Save America’s Clocks, Inc. v. City of New York, the majority of a divided 3-2 Appellate Division, First Department, panel attempted to clarify the authority of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission...more

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Preserving Texas History and the New Texas Premium Tax Credit

Texas insurers may now be able to buy premium tax credits at a discount. In 2013, the 83rd Legislature established the Texas Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program, which allowed for companies engaged in restoration of...more

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“Urban Decay” Not Reasonably Foreseeable Consequence Of Relocating Courts From Historic Downtown Courthouse

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Citing the likelihood of repurposing Placerville’s historic downtown courthouse and evidence nearby businesses were not dependent on it, the First District Court of Appeal held that “urban decay” was not a reasonably...more

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West Coast Real Estate Update: January 2017 #1

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Proposed Landmark Rules Could Make LA Redevelopment More Difficult - Los Angeles City Council Member Jose Huizar has proposed a new set of rules that could make it more difficult for owners of historic properties in Los...more

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Developer Tips: Top 11 Misperceptions about Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act

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Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act - Even experienced project proponents can get caught off guard by common misunderstandings about cultural resources protection laws. One of the most misunderstood...more

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