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FAQs

· What is historic preservation?

· What does the historic preservation program in Coral Gables consist of?

· What is historic designation?

· What makes a property or district significant?

· Who may enact a historic landmark designation?

· What are the benefits of local historic designation?

· What restrictions will apply if my property is designated?

· Doesn’t historic designation complicate and delay the issuance of building permits for my property, and make the process more costly?

· Will historic designation prevent me from making repairs or changes to my home that I wish to make?

· Does local historic landmark designation increase the amount of assessed property taxes?

· Are there any local “tax breaks” given when a property is locally designated?

· Does local historic landmark designation enhance the value of the property?

· How long does designation last?

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