Landmarks staff may serve as consultants for certain types of projects.

Preservation Services

Both the State of Georgia and our Federal Government offer incentives for historic preservation.  If you own investment property, are in a historic district and want to rehabilitate your property using the National
Standard for Rehabilitation you may be eligible for both state and federal tax credits and abatement.  

Homeowners may be eligible for up to $100,000 in State Tax Credits.

Fee for RTCA and Tax Abatement Applications
$35/hour for Residential, Non-Income Properties
$50/hour for Commercial Properties

Follow the links above and below for applications and more information.

Georgia State Historic Preservation Office

May 28, 2009 Workshop Brochure

Rehabilitation Tax Incentives

Thomasville Landmarks will research and write National Register Nominations for individual properties and districts.  The cost of these applications vary based on the complexity of the project but start at $2500.  The fee includes photography, maps, survey work, historical research, filing of official park service forms and
follow-up.

Historic Resource Surveys

Preservation Field Services

Organizational Consulting

Thomasville Landmarks supports preservation in Thomasville and the Thomas County area. We will assist any non-profit group or community organization that has historic sites, properties or resources. In the past, we have assisted churches in the writing of work plans. We have worked with small community groups that are preserving our rural cemeteries and landscapes. We have conducted workshops and training for towns wanting to establish local and national register districts. These services are offered on a sliding scale to churches and other non-profit organizations.  

Thomasville Landmarks works with owners of historic homes and other buildings. Consultation is free to homeowners within local historic districts, of which Thomasville has five.

The Rural Heritage Initiative kicked off in 2008 with a seed grant. The Initiative is aimed at educating residents and business owners within Thomas County’s six municipalities about the importance of preservation in planning for future development and preserving their heritage.