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Historic properties and districts contribute to Greensboro’s unique identity, and encouraging their preservation is a goal of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, GSO2040.

Greensboro's first comprehensive architectural survey was conducted in 1975. It was updated in 1990 and again from 2006-2009. 

There are three local historic districts and 66 Guilford County Landmark properties in Greensboro protected by the Certificate of Appropriateness requirement. Owners of Landmark properties are eligible for a deferral of up to 50 percent of their property taxes.

The National Register of Historic Places is the nation's official list of properties worthy of preservation. Three National Historic Landmarks, thirteen districts and 43 individual properties in Greensboro are listed in the register.

Listing in the National Register places no restrictions on private property, but it makes the owner a candidate for federal and state income tax credits for rehabilitation. Listing provides some protection from federally funded or licensed undertakings through the Section 106 review process. The City supports the preparation of National Register nomination, as funding permits, and participates in their review.

Neighborhoods that have historic or cultural significance, but do not qualify for the National Register or local historic district designation, may be considered for Heritage Community status.