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Forms & Publications

Name	Type	More Information
Archaeological Resource Preservation Easement Deed of easement and agreement for archaeological resource preservation easement	Form (PDF)	Cultural Resources Division
Architectural Documentation Requirements Architectural Documentation Requirements	Publication	Historic Properties
Article 17: Subdivision and Development Anne Arundel COunty Subtitle 5 historic resources, archaeological resources and cemeteries	Policy	Cultural Resources Division
Artifact Donation Form Property owners wishing to donate artifacts to the County for curation should fill out this form.	Form (PDF)
Cemetery Preservation Easement Deed of easement and agreement for cemetery preservation easement from the Department of Planning and Zoning’s Development Division	Form (PDF)	Cultural Resources Division
Complete Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application Complete Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application including supplemental information	Form (PDF)	More Information on the Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Frequently Asked Questions about the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program Frequently Asked Questions about the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program	Publication	The Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
Guidelines for Conducting Cultural Resources Investigations Guidelines outlines best practices for the background research, fieldwork, etc.	Publication	Guidelines for Conducting Cultural Resources Investigations
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Bill 118-15 Real Property Taxes - Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program	Form (PDF)
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application - Part 1: Certificate of Eligibility Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application - Part 1: Certificate of Eligibility	Form (PDF)	Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application - Part 2: Addendum Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application - Part 2: Addendum	Form (PDF)	Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application - Part 2: Certificate of Proposed Work Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application - Part 2: Certificate of Proposed Work	Form (PDF)	Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application - Part 3: Certificate of Completed Work Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application - Part 3: Certificate of Completed Work	Form (PDF)	Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application - Part 4: Initial Year for Tax Credit Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application - Part 4: Initial Year for Tax Credit	Form (PDF)	Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application - Part 4: Years 2 to 5 for Tax Credit Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application - Part 4: Years 2 to 5 for Tax Credit	Form (PDF)	Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application Process A Flow Chart Detailing the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application Process	Publication	Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
Historic Property Preservation Easement Deed of easement and agreement historic property preservation easement	Form (PDF)	Cultural Resources Division
Qualified Work for the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Qualified Work for the Historic Preservation Tax Credit	Publication	Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
Scenic or Historic Roads Implementation and Policy In 2006, the County Council approved legislation that recognized over 150 roads in the County as scenic and historic roads worthy of some level of protection.	Policy	Scenic or Historic Roads
Scenic or Historic Roads in Anne Arundel County Anne Arundel County map of labeled scenic and historic roads.	Publication	Cultural Resources Division
Scenic or Historic Roads Inventory List of designated Scenic or Historic Roads in Anne Arundel County	Form (PDF)	Scenic & Historic Roads Inventory
The Discovery and Treatment of Archaeological Resources Summary of phases of archaeological site investigation.	Publication	Archaeological Sites