# WAC 254-20-050: WAC 254-20-050. Defining the class of eligible historic property

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## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 254-20-050
- **Heading:** WAC 254-20-050. Defining the class of eligible historic property
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 254 / Chapter 254-20 / Section 254-20-050

## Text

(1) Each "class of eligible historic property" shall be defined by the local legislative authority using objective criteria which lead to consistent decisions on determinations of eligibility.
(2) The criteria for the class of eligible historic property may take into account such factors as geographic location, date of construction, type of use, local landmarks designation, and other verifiable criteria consistent with the purposes of chapter 84.26 RCW, and these rules.
(3) Within historic districts, only certified historic structures may be included in the class of eligible historic property.
(4) Once a local jurisdiction has established a class of eligible historic property, it may amend the criteria defining the class at any time. However, if the new criteria are more restrictive than the previous criteria, the new criteria may not take effect for a period of two years following October 1 of the year in which the change is made. Amendments to the criteria shall not have the effect of disqualifying property already subject to special valuation.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 254-20-010 WAC 254-20-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_254_20_010.md)
- [WAC 254-20-020 WAC 254-20-020. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_254_20_020.md)
- [WAC 254-20-030 WAC 254-20-030. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_254_20_030.md)
- [WAC 254-20-040 WAC 254-20-040. Responsibilities of the local legislative authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_254_20_040.md)
- [WAC 254-20-050 WAC 254-20-050. Defining the class of eligible historic property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_254_20_050.md)
- [WAC 254-20-060 WAC 254-20-060. Requirements for local review boards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_254_20_060.md)
- [WAC 254-20-070 WAC 254-20-070. Responsibilities of local review boards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_254_20_070.md)
- [WAC 254-20-080 WAC 254-20-080. Responsibilities of the state historic preservation officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_254_20_080.md)
- [WAC 254-20-090 WAC 254-20-090. Responsibilities of the owner—Application requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_254_20_090.md)
- [WAC 254-20-100 WAC 254-20-100. Washington state advisory council's standards for the rehabilitation and maintenance of historic properties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_254_20_100.md)
- [WAC 254-20-110 WAC 254-20-110. Eligibility and disqualification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_254_20_110.md)
- [WAC 254-20-120 WAC 254-20-120. Historic preservation special valuation agreement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_254_20_120.md)

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