The Historic Preservation Advisory Board unanimously approved three Level‑2 Historic Neighborhood Improvement Zone (HNIZ) rehabilitation applications at its Nov. 6 meeting, granting the program’s 50% city ad valorem tax exemption for 10 years for each property.

Reina Allen presented each application and staff findings. 505 North College Street (c.1895, Queen Anne) was presented as a high‑priority contributor to local history; the eligible improvement listed was an HVAC replacement with a total cost of $23,750. Staff found the work met the Level‑2 threshold (minimum investment $10,000) and recommended approval.

617 North Church Street (c.1935, Minimal Traditional) was presented as a medium‑priority house with $38,793 in documented improvements, including siding repair/replacement, painting, window trim and doors. Staff noted the letter of eligibility was issued May 15, 2025, and that the property met Level‑2 requirements.

705 North College Street (c.1905, Classical Revival) was presented as a high‑priority property with repairs and replacements totaling $41,419, including trim replacement, foundation re‑leveling work, crawlspace duct repair/installation, improved drainage and some window replacement. Staff noted the property had received a letter of eligibility on Nov. 25, 2024, and that the work satisfied the Level‑2 threshold.

Board members offered brief praise for the properties and their rehabilitations. Each item was moved, seconded and approved unanimously. The board and staff confirmed the city’s current HNIZ commitment level would remain under the program cap after these approvals (staff stated the program total including these properties is approximately $298,344 as of the meeting and that the program cap is $500,000). The program provides a 50% exemption from city ad valorem taxes for a 10‑year period for Level‑2 rehabilitation projects that meet a minimum $10,000 eligible investment.

All supporting documents for the three applications are included in the meeting packet and were reviewed by staff prior to the approvals.