The Mills Act Property Tax Abatement Program provides a financial incentive, in the form of property tax relief, in exchange for property owners' commitment to undertaking restoration, rehabilitation or maintenance of a designated historic property pursuant to the terms of a Mills Act contract with the City.
The Community Development Department is pleased to announce that the Mills Act Program for historic properties is open for the 2026 application period.
Residents and property owners looking to complete projects and repairs, such as these, are ideal candidates for this program:
To learn more about the Program by viewing the videos below:
Application Workshop #1 – Jan. 24, 2026 (In-Person and Virtual)
Application Workshop #2 – Feb. 21, 2026, 10 a.m. - noon (Virtual)
Please note: Attendance at both workshops is mandatory, and a completed Attestation Form confirming your participation is required for application consideration.As of Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, the Mills Act Program Application Guide and application materials are available.
The Mills Act is especially beneficial for recent buyers of historic sites or owners who may have recently had a property transfer or tax reassessment and are planning on undertaking restoration, rehabilitation or maintenance of that property.
The program is generally less beneficial for property owners who have owned their property for more than 10 years.
The property must be in Long Beach. Check the property location by selecting the City of Long Beach Location Map. Eligibility for the Mills Act requires one of the following:
To be considered for designation for a Historic Landmark, please review the Landmark Nomination Certificate of Appropriateness application and Procedures for the Nomination of New Historic Landmark Properties
For more information or questions regarding the Mills Act, please e-mail MillsAct@longbeach.gov.
