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Here’s a clear and comprehensive summary of Title 530 – Rhode Island Code of Regulations: Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, current as of early 2025:
📂 Chapter Overview
Chapter 10 – General Procedures
Part 1 – Registration & Protection of Historic Properties
Establishes procedures for recognizing and recording historic properties, including cemeteries. For instance, Rule 530‑RICR‑10‑00‑2.2 affirms that historic cemeteries “are to be preserved and are not to be altered or removed” because of their cultural, religious, and archaeological value (law.cornell.edu).
Requires documentation standards for undertakings reviewed by the Commission (casetext.com).
Chapter 20 – Grants and Loans
Part 1 – State Preservation Grants
Defines eligibility criteria: only 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government agencies, or recognized tribes may apply (risos-apa-production-public.s3.amazonaws.com).
Details grant categories:
Small Project Grants: $8K–$50K; 2:1 match of grant-to-local funds (in-kind ok).
Large Project Grants: Up to $150K; 1:1 cash match required; no in-kind (risos-apa-production-public.s3.amazonaws.com).
Eligibility conditions include being on, or eligible for, the State Register, matching historic preservation guidelines, submitting a maintenance plan, and securing preservation easements (covenants lasting 10–25 years) (risos-apa-production-public.s3.amazonaws.com).
Lays out application process, review panel scoring criteria (total 50 points across historical significance, need, impact, equity, and capacity), and timeline for awards & appeals .
Chapter 30 – Tax Credits
Part 2 – Historic Preservation Tax Credits (2013 Program)
Implements a jointly-promulgated regulation with RI Division of Taxation under 280‑RICR‑20‑20‑6, offering tax credits for eligible preservation activities under the 2013 regime (risos-apa-production-public.s3.amazonaws.com).
📝 Key Takeaways
Chapter 10 ensures historic resources—including cemeteries—receive formal protection and careful documentation.
Chapter 20 offers structured grant and loan programs with clear funding categories, matching, covenants, and public-access provisions.
Chapter 30 allows developers to access state historic tax credits through a jointly administered program.
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