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H ISTOR IC
PRESERVATION PROGRAM
Historic Rehabilitation Program Application
Proof of up-to-date homeowners insurance
Property must be current on municipal tax & utility payments
Applications are accepted year round and are subject
to funding availability.
City staff will contact each applicant to arrange for an
initital inspection of the property to review eligible
work to be completed under this program.
Projects will be ranked by:
• The impact of the project on the exterior
appearance of the building and the
neighborhood.
• Property owner’s willingness to complete
exterior work in a manner consistent with the
City of Oshkosh Design Standards.
• Ability of the owner to proceed with the project
within six months of financing approval.
Project approval will be determined by the Housing
Loan Committee.
The Landmarks Commission may issue a Certificate
of Appropriateness (COA) for approved projects.
Project Selection Application Procedure
Interested parties can apply for the Historic Preservation
Program by submitting the following initial requirements:
Approved applicants must attempt to obtain a minimum of
three quotes for materials or bids from contractors. City staff
will assist applicants with obtaining quotes upon request.
If the work does not require a contractor, the property
owner may complete the work themselves but must obtain
appropriate material quotes, building permits and complete
work in compliance with state and local codes and will not be
reimbursed for labor.
Deliver application to:
City of Oshkosh
Planning Services Division
215 Church Avenue, Room 204
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Planning Services Division:
920-236-5059
planning@ci.oshkosh.wi.us.
The City of Oshkosh Historic Preservation program was created
to provide owners of historic properties with a flexible and
affordable financing option to rehabilitate their homes in an
historically-sensitive manner.
Investment Requirements
Property owners must invest a proportion of their own funds
into each project as follows:
• Owner must invest $1 for every City dollar invested
(1:1 match)
• Maximum loan amount - $25,000
• Reimbursement Program (see terms)
Eligible Program Participants
A “property owner,” as defined for purposes of this program,
is an individual living and having ownership interest in an
eligible historic property located within the City of Oshkosh
and meeting the program income requirements.
ELIG IBLE P R O P ER TI ES & P R O C ESS ELIG IBLE I MP R O V EMEN TS
Properties must be contributing properties in
historic districts, individually-listed State or
National Register properties, or landmarked
under the City’s Historic Preservation
Ordinance.
Owner-occupied single family homes or
owner-occupied duplexes.
Must provide proof of property ownership.
Property must be insured while work is
being completed and for the term of the loan.
Property owner must be current on
municipal tax and utility payments.
Application approval is subject to fund
availability and will be reviewed on a
first- come, first-served basis.
1) Exterior projects that
maintain/restore the
historic architectural
integrity of the home
2) Siding and painting
3) Windows and doors
4) Roofing
5) Porches
6) Design/architectural
services
7) Other historically-sensitive
exterior projects.
8) Projects must be consistent
with the City of Oshkosh
Residential Design
Standards
9) Projects must meet the
Secretary of the Interior’s
Standards for Rehabilitation
• All change orders must be approved by the City.
• All work requiring a contractor must be done by licensed
and insured contractors.
• Owners cannot be compensated for their labor or time on
the project, only materials.
• Materials and component items must be of reasonable
quality and be approved by the City of Oshkosh -
Community Development staff.
• For owner-occupied duplexes:
- Owner responsible for providing alternate, decent, safe
and sanitary housing for tenants temporarily displaced
by work.
Below are the general terms that will apply for each Historic
Preservation loan:
• 0% interest deferred payment loan up to $25,000 paid back
when the property is no longer the applicant’s principal
residence or the applicant sells the property.
• Loan is secured by a mortgage on the property.
• Applicant must remain in the home. If the home is no
longer the applicant’s primary residence or the property
is sold before the loan is fully paid, the remaining loan
balance must be repaid at the time of sale.
• Applicant must maintain homeowners insurance on the
property during the term of the loan.
• Applicant must stay current on municipal taxes / utilities.
• Housing Loan Committee approval and Landmarks
Commission review are required for all projects.
• The Landmarks Commission may issue a Certificate of
Appropriateness (COA) for projects approved through
this program.
• Work must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
for Rehabilitation and all applicable local ordinances.
• Owner to be required to pay for all cost of the entire
project, and will be reimbursed after all work is
completed and approved.
Terms