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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking public comment on proposed rule changes to update the Special Assessment of Historic Properties following passage of HB 3190.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Special Assessment of Historic Properties program offers a 10-year property tax exemption for properties listed in the federal National Register of Historic Places. Under the new legislation, the program
will be limited to commercial properties. Eligible properties may apply for multiple 10-year terms with qualifying projects outlined in a preservation plan.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Public comments on the proposed rule change will be accepted through 5 p.m. July 31, 2025, and can be submitted:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Online: <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-Rule-2025-Special%20Assessment%20for%20Historic%20Property.aspx">
https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-Rule-2025-Special%20Assessment%20for%20Historic%20Property.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Mail: OPRD Department, Attn: Katie Gauthier, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem, OR 97301
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Email: <a href="mailto:OPRD.Publiccomment@oprd.oregon.gov">
OPRD.Publiccomment@oprd.oregon.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">A public hearing will be held for the public to provide comments.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">• Virtual Hearing: 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 16. Register to attend the hearing at:
<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3_MbeJwSRFat83fX3h6jPA">https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3_MbeJwSRFat83fX3h6jPA</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Once the public comment period ends, the proposal with any incorporated updates is slated to go to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission in September for possible adoption. New applications for
the program are expected to be accepted beginning November 1, 2025. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">View proposed rule changes and additional information at:
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-Rule-2025-Special%20Assessment%20for%20Historic%20Property.aspx">
https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-Rule-2025-Special%20Assessment%20for%20Historic%20Property.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:gray;mso-ligatures:none">Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Heritage Division<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:gray;mso-ligatures:none">State Historic Preservation Office<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:gray;mso-ligatures:none">725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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