Expands eligibility for Maine Historic Preservation Commission grants to include municipally designated historic properties.

This bill modifies the criteria for eligibility for grants through the Maine Historic Preservation Commission. It allows properties that have been designated as historic by municipal historic preservation ordinances, but are not listed on the National Register of Historic Places, to qualify for funding. The Maine Historic Preservation Commission is mandated to establish a process for these properties to receive funding through the bond proceeds. This change aims to support the preservation and restoration of historic properties that hold local significance.

Expands eligibility for Maine Historic Preservation Commission grants to include municipally designated historic properties.

This bill modifies the criteria for eligibility for grants through the Maine Historic Preservation Commission. It allows properties that have been designated as historic by municipal historic preservation ordinances, but are not listed on the National Register of Historic Places, to qualify for funding. The Maine Historic Preservation Commission is mandated to establish a process for these properties to receive funding through the bond proceeds. This change aims to support the preservation and restoration of historic properties that hold local significance.