Supervisor Maria Moore announced today that the Town of Southampton is now accepting applications for Landmarks Maintenance Program Awards. This is the 10th anniversary of the Award Program, a dedicated historical preservation benefit fund offering matching contributions from owners for maintenance projects that help the preservation and long-term sustainability of designated Town Landmark properties. The program is funded by developer contributions to a dedicated historical preservation benefit fund.
The deadline for applications is Friday, February 28, 2025. Completed applications can be emailed to landmarks@southamptontownny.gov. Applications and program information for the Landmarks Maintenance Award can be found under “Applications & Forms” on http://www.southamptontownny.gov/730/Applications-Forms.
“Through the Landmarks Maintenance Award Program, the Town supports continued protection and preservation of important structures where financial pressures exist for owners” said Supervisor Moore. “Historic homes and buildings are an essential part of the character of the Town of Southampton.”
In past years, matching dollar awards have been made to designated Town Landmarks in Water Mill, East Quogue, Shinnecock Hills, Hampton Bays and Speonk-Remsenburg for a variety of exterior maintenance conditions, according to Vicki Kahn, a Member and Award Coordinator for the Landmarks & Historic Districts Board. Vicki noted that eligible projects may include exterior rehabilitation, structural stabilization, window replacements, door and shutter restoration, and the resolution of water-penetration issues.
Eligible properties are historic resources already designated a Town landmark. Excepting not-for-profit owners, owner-applicants are also required to have Basic or Enhanced School Tax Relief (STAR) status. The proposed work is expected to be completed within a year and, when completed, documented by a Landmarks & Historic Districts Board member.
“This is an incentive to owners of historic resources to seek landmark designation. In addition to the maintenance award, local Town Landmarks are also eligible for a NY State tax abatement program for qualifying improvements and for the possible sale of an historic preservation easement to the Town,” according to Ms. Kahn.
Owners interested in finding out if their property is one of the 980 identified historic resources in the Town that might qualify for Town Landmark status and subsequent benefits should check the link "Southampton Historic Resources Survey 2014" on the Landmarks & Historic District Board web pages at https://www.southamptontownny.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=63&Type=&ADID=
Contact David Wilcox, Town Planning Director, dwilcox@southamptontownny.gov or (631) 702-1812, with questions or for additional information.
