Historic Structure Reports (HSRs)
The definitive documentary record: history, condition, and treatment recommendations.
Read more →ServicesEight services,
Eight services,
one standard.
We translate scholarship into action. Each engagement is grounded in documented evidence and built to move your project through review, funding, and code.
Preservation & Restoration Planning
Condition-driven plans that protect historic integrity while meeting code and use requirements.
Read more →National Register of Historic Places Nominations
Full preparation and submission of National Register of Historic Places nominations.
Read more →Historic Tax Credit Consulting
Federal and South Carolina state historic tax credit strategy, application, and certification.
Read more →Adaptive Reuse Consulting
Returning historic structures to active use, relevance, and value for new purposes.
Read more →Policy & Advocacy Support
Charleston BAR and DRB navigation, FEMA variance justification, and preservation advocacy.
Read more →House Histories & Property Research
Archival research that establishes the documented story and significance of your property.
Read more →Public & Educational Outreach
Programs and materials that build public understanding and support for preservation.
Read more →Questions & Answers
What owners ask first.
If your building is within a historic district or visually accessible from the public right-of-way, exterior changes typically require BAR approval. We determine your requirements and manage the full submission.
BAR-L reviews large or complex rehabilitation and commercial projects. BAR-S reviews smaller residential changes. We define the appropriate pathway based on project scale and scope.
South Carolina offers 25 percent rehabilitation credits for both owner-occupied and commercial historic properties. Eligibility requires historic certification, minimum investment thresholds, and compliance with preservation standards.
The Federal Historic Tax Credit is a 20 percent credit for income-producing historic buildings rehabilitated according to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards. We prepare Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 submissions.
Yes. When aligned properly, combined incentives can offset more than 45 percent of qualified rehabilitation expenses.
Yes. When standard flood compliance would damage historic character, properties may qualify for a FEMA variance or alternative mitigation pathway. We prepare full variance justification packages.
Eligibility depends on architectural integrity, historical significance, and contextual value. We evaluate your property, prepare Determinations of Eligibility, and manage full nominations.
More questions? Email info@progresspreservation.com