HISTORIC DESIGNATION

The community of Reservoir Hill has the distinction of being listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

In addition, there are two local historic districts in Reservoir Hill.  As such, rules are in place governing exterior improvements to homes on the designated blocks.  Baltimore City’s Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) reviews all work permit requests and approves them in keeping with historic guidelines.  For a copy of the guidelines, contact CHAP at (410) 396-7526 or  alice.savage@baltimorecity.gov.

Blocks included in the local historic districts are as follows:

Brooks Lane:  900 block
Cloverdale:  1000 block (odd side only)
Eutaw Place:  2200 – 2500 blocks
Lennox Street:  600 block
Madison Avenue:  2200 – 2500 blocks
Morris Avenue:  2200 block (even side only)
Mount Royal Terrace:  1900 – 2300 blocks
North Avenue:  900 – 1100 blocks
Park Avenue:  2000 block
Reservoir Street:  600 block (even side only)
Whitelock Street:  1000 – 1100 blocks

Historic Tax Credit Information and Resources

The Heritage Preservation Tax Credit Program, administered by the Maryland Historical Trust, provides Maryland income tax credits equal to 20% of the qualified capital costs expended in the rehabilitation of a “certified heritage structure.” All properties in Reservoir Hill are certified heritage structures.

The credit is available for owner-occupied residential property as well as income-producing property. The rehabilitation expenditure in a 24-month period must be substantial* and must conform to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and must be certified by the Maryland Historical Trust. If the credit exceeds the taxpayer's tax liability, a refund may be claimed in the amount of the excess.

*exceeding $5,000 for owner-occupied residential property, and the greater of the adjusted basis of the structure (generally the purchase price, minus the value of the land, minus any depreciation taken) or $5,000 for all other property

For more information on the tax credits, contact:

Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation
(Baltimore City)
443.984.2726

Maryland Historical Trust  
(State of Maryland)
410.514.7600

Maryland Historical Trust’s
Office of Preservation Services

Technical Preservation Assistance Program
(website includes list of Tax Credit Consultants)
410.514.7627

Baltimore Heritage
Contact:   Johns Hopkins
11 ½ West Chase St
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.332.9992