Historic Home guide
Historic Tax Credit
If you own a historic home in Relay/St. Denis, you may be able to get a tax credit for certain rehabilitation projects through Baltimore County. See their Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit program to learn how to apply for the credit.
Preservation
- Landmarks Preservation Commission - reviews and approves plans for alterations to historic structures
- Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties - includes information often used to determine if a property is eligible for designation as a Baltimore County Landmark
- Baltimore County Historic Districts Boundaries Map
- Historic Preservation in Baltimore County
- Preservation Alliance of Baltimore County - non-profit organization dedicated to historic preservation in Baltimore County
- Preservation Maryland - non-profit organization focused on revitalizing and reinvesting in historic communities, advocating, and building the historic trades workforce
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland Historical Trust is the state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland’s past – through research, conservation and education. Includes information on the state income tax credit for qualified rehabilitation of historic properties in Maryland.
National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. The website includes a helpful FAQ.
Safety and Security
In Case of Emergency
Call Baltimore County Police Dispatch at 410-887-0872, or call 911.
Report security concerns
If you see a crime in progress call Baltimore County Police Dispatch at 410-887-0872. PLEASE always start your message with your name, address, and phone number.
Home vacancies
To inform the Baltimore County Police Department that you’ll be out of town, submit a house vacancy notice or email it to your precinct.
Baltimore County Police Department
Relay and St. Denis belong to Precinct 1 – Wilkens.
Residential Security Surveys can be requested via the Precinct 1 – Wilkens Outreach Unit at 410-887-5165.
Report tips for non-emergency situations via the Baltimore County Police Department’s website.
