Mills Act Historic Property Contracts

At a glance

Based on speech-to-text of the meeting video; names and details may be misheard.

• What: contracts with the owners of six historic properties in Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 under the Mills Act property tax program, and a staff review of the program's rules.
• Where it stands: contracts approved September 22, 2026; a study session before the Cultural Heritage Commission is set for October 27.

Details

• A councilmember asked about the rule requiring 100% owner participation for multi-owner properties, after a large historic condominium building's application was denied.
• Staff said the rule was adopted after past enforcement problems with condo buildings and that they will not change rules mid-cycle, but will restudy it next year, including at the October 27 study session.

Sources

• 2026-09-22 - City Council (council meeting video, speech-to-text)

Log

• 2026-09-22 - City Council - Six contracts approved; participation rule to be studied.