RESOURCES
New to the neighborhood and don't know where to start? Here are a few documents to help you.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION RESOURCES
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Historic Preservation Rehabilitation Tax Credits for Owner-Occupied Residential Properties: Homeowners may receive a 15% state tax credit for qualified rehabilitation of owner-occupied residential properties.
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Historic District Guidelines: Information for property owners to help with preserving the city of New Bern's historic architecture.
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Certificate of Appropriateness Application: Any exterior alterations to structures within the historic district require you to submit a Certificate of Appropriateness Application.
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Guide for Submitting an Application: This document outlines the process for submitting your application and what to expect at each step.
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HDRA Online Policies: This document outlines HDRA's email and website policies.
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Bylaws: HDRA rules and regulations.​​
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Land and Community Development - Departmental Site Plan Review
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
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Disaster Response information: For owners of damaged buildings following a natural disaster
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Guidelines for Flood Adaptation for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings​