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Redevelopment

Property Redevelopment

The architectural quality of North Wilkesboro's downtown is vital to the town's history, image, and economy. The overall appearance of downtown is significantly influenced by the condition of its buildings, which shapes the public's perception of the district as a whole. Therefore, the upgrading and preservation of North Wilkesboro's downtown is crucial to the continued livelihood of the district and its occupants. The DNWP, Town of North Wilkesboro, and NC Main Street Program want to encourage all downtown property owners interested in rehabilitating or redeveloping their historic property to utilize one or more of the opportunities described below.​

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​Historic Tax Credits

Federal and state rehabilitation tax credits create jobs, bolster the tax base, and revitalize existing buildings while preserving the state’s priceless historic character. These programs, administered by the State Historic Preservation Office (HPO) in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), encourage the conservation and ongoing use of North Carolina’s historic built environment. 

Owners and developers may potentially receive a 20% federal income tax credit and a 15-25% state income tax credit for certified rehabilitations of income-producing historic structures. Find out more here.

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Secretary of the Interior's Standards 

​Technical Preservation Services (NPS) develops historic preservation standards and guidance on preserving and rehabilitating historic buildings. It administers the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program for rehabilitating historic buildings. It sets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Learn more about the standards here. 

 

​Grants and Incentives

The Town of North Wilkesboro and The Downtown North Wilkesboro Partnership offer the following grants for eligible projects and properties within Downtown:

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Contact Taylor Berry to discuss any of these grants or incentives. 

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The Wilkes Economic Development Corporation offers an Entrepreneur Grant Program. Learn more on their website. ​

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Historic Property Listings Database​

To determine if your building is in our Nationally Registered Historic District, visit this website. 

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208 9th Street, Suite 302

North Wilkesboro, NC

Phone: (336) 667-7129

Email: downtown@northwilkesboronc.gov

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As a Main Street America™ Affiliate, North Wilkesboro is part of a national network of neighborhoods and communities that share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.

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North Wilkesboro is a North Carolina Main Street community, designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce Main Street & Rural Planning Center. The Downtown North Wilkesboro Partnership is charged with administering the program at the local level and building public-private partnerships to spur economic development that achieves measurable results such as investment, business growth, and job creation.  

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