Mills Act Q & A

Who is eligible to apply for the Mills Act?                                                                                            Owners of Historic Resources in residential zones are eligible to apply. Application forms are available at the Community Development Department. There is a $100 application fee for a Mills Act Agreement.

What happens after I apply?
Applications are reviewed by staff and considered by the Historic Resource Commission at a noticed public hearing. The Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council.

How are Mills Acts approved?                                                                                                                       Each January, the Historic Resource Commission evaluates applications received the previous year to determine historical significance and they are added to the waiting list for City Council approval. Each year, in October, Mills Act applications are considered for approval by City Council at a noticed public hearing. Approved Mills Act Agreements are entered into by the property owner and the City and recorded at the San Diego County Recorder’s office each December.

What are the restrictions associated with a Mills Act Agreement?
·         Preservation of the designated resource is required throughout the term of the agreement.
·         When necessary, restoration and rehabilitation to the property may be required
·         The front façade is considered to be of the utmost importance. Changes to the front façade or any façade facing a public right-of-way (excluding alleys) shall be avoided.
·         Periodic examinations of the property may be required as necessary to determine the owner’s compliance with the agreement.

Tim Brodowski, MBA, CNE, GRI, BPOR, CIEA, MilRes Spec
Call/Text 858-354-2354
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