Preservation Durham Restricted Covenants

Preservation Durham holds protective covenants/easements on more than 50 properties in Durham County. An easement is a private, legal interest conveyed by a property owner to a qualified preservation organization or government agency. A covenant is a similar instrument, but it is placed by the organization on a property it owns before sale to another entity. Once in place, most easements and covenants are perpetual and bind both current and future owners to protect the historic character and values of the property. For more information about preservation covenants and how it relates to the development of your property, contact the Durham Historic Preservation team a [e-mail] .