Statutes - Historic Preservation

National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 () as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.)
Federal Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations related to Cultural Resources
Chapter 84.26 RCW- Historic Property (Property Tax Relief) - Establishes a "special valuation" for certain historic properties, which allows for a ten year period during which property taxes will not reflect substantial improvements made to the property.
RCW 19.27.120 Buildings or structures having special historical or architectural significance - Exception (exceptions from State Building Code and UBC for historic buildings) - Provides an exception for historic buildings from State Building Code and Uniform Building Code when authorized by the appropriate building official and under rules adopted by the State Building Code Council.
Chapter 27.34 RCW- State Historical Societies - Historic Preservation - Establishes roles and responsibilities of state historical societies, Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, and Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
Chapter 27.44 RCW - Indian Graves and Records - Protection for Native Indian graves.
Chapter 27.53 - Archaeological Sites and Resources - Conservation, preservation and protection of state's archaeological resources.
RCW 36.70A.020 (13) - Planning goal for historic preservation under the Growth Management Act.