How to determine whether a building is eligible for the Mills Act without local historical designation?
First, find out if your local government participates in the program by using the Mills Act Contact List. If your local government participates in the Mills Act Program, contact them to find out what the local criteria are, and what the process is for applying.
About the Author
Andrew Shaffer is the former Engagement Director at the California Preservation Foundation. Prior to joining CPF, he studied at the University of San Francisco and the University of Wisconsin, where he specialized in LGBTQ history, preservation, and activism. Andrew is a transplant to San Francisco and loves showing off his adopted hometown to people from all over the world.