Historic Macon Foundation employs two professional preservationists who offer expert advice in the fields of economic development, rehabilitation planning, historic building and district histories, real estate development, whole-home rehabilitation, affordable housing, public and private incentive programs for historic preservation, basic maintenance and repair, energy efficiency, and restoration.  We are available to offer this advice on a consulting baiss or deliver lectures and interactive presentations on these subjects.  Contact us today if you are interested in scheduling a speaking engagement or site-visit.

One of the easisest ways to donate to Historic Macon is to hire us to complete a fee-for-service project for you.  Some of our services include:

National Register Listing

The National Register of Historic Places is the nation's premier list of significant historic buildings.  Macon already boasts a greater density of historic buildings than any other city in the Southeast with 5,500 listings on the National Register.  If your commercial or residential property is at least 50 years old, it is probably eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.  A listing on the Register does not restrict your property rights, but instead makes various abatements and incentives available to you for work performed on your property.  We can also arrange for a plaque to be installed at your property to let everyone know that you own one of Macon's most important buildings.  Read more about the National Register...

Incentives

Almost every developer of an historic property needs help navigating the incentive system for redeveloping historic properties.  Whether you are interested in small improvements to your primary residence or you are a major real-estate developer and you need help structuring your deal, our preservationists have the skills, experience and knowledge to help you find every available incentive.  These services include tax abatements, federal rehabilitation tax credits (and the syndication of these credits), state rehabilitation tax credits and assistance with Design Review and Planning and Zoning approvals.  Read more about incentives for preservation...

History of your home

We will publish a researched and well-written history of your residence, investment property or business.  The history will include all evidence regarding construction dates, a history of the neighborhood, pictures of deeds and plats, stories about previous owners, a description of the elements of style of the property and a description of your ownership and improvements.  The history will include photographs from the local archives when available and current professional pictures of the property.

Repair and Improvement Consultation

A professional preservationist from Historic Macon will make a site visit to your property to help diagnose problems or define repairs.  We will also recommend a qualified contractor to perform the work.

Façade Renderings

Historic Macon can provide façade renderings of both commercial and residential buildings to illustrate improvements for Design Review Board applications.