Historic Preservation in Anne Arundel County, MD (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Anne Arundel County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Anne Arundel County certifies structures and districts at least 65 years old as 'Anne Arundel County historic landmarks,' granting a five-year property tax credit in exchange for a perpetual preservation easement recorded against the property.
Anne Arundel County Historic Landmark Tax Credit
Some RestrictionsAnne Arundel County Code § 4-2-312(a)(3)
"Anne Arundel County historic landmark" means a structure or historic district that is at least 65 years old; has a particularly high level of historical significance and integrity; is representative of the County's history, architecture, archeology, engineering or culture; and possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling or association.
Historic Preservation by City in Anne Arundel County
1 cities in Anne Arundel County have their own historic preservation rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Anne Arundel County ordinances
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