Applications, Fees & Tax Credits

Historic Preservation Commission Application Forms

• HPC Application Form (PDF)
• HPC Minor Modification Form for Existing Approvals (PDF)
• Historic Preservation Overlay Designation Application (PDF)
• Historic Preservation Overlay Designation Coversheet (PDF)
• Request for Demolition Review (only for properties not already designated) (PDF)
• Request for Economic Hardship (PDF)
• HPC Request for Extension

Historic Preservation Commission Fees

• Application Fees (PDF)

Historic Preservation Commission Application Process

General steps for property owners/agents:

1. Review the design guidelines and contact a historic preservation planner with any questions.
2. Submit a completed application to the Planning Department.
3. Post public a public notice sign provided by the Planning Department at the property for 10 days, if required.
4. Attend a hearing, if required.
5. Obtain a Certificate of Approval and apply for building/zoning permits.

Process Documents

• Administrative Approval Flow Chart (PDF)
• Demolition Flow Chart (PDF)
• Demolition Review Guide (PDF)
• Level 1 Flow Chart (PDF)
• Level 2 Flow Chart (PDF)
• Minor rehabilitation (work that does not require HPC approval) (PDF)
• Public Art in the Historic District
  

Tax Credit Applications

• City Historic Preservation Property Tax Credit Guide (PDF)
• City Historic Preservation Receipt Transmittal Form (PDF)
• City Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application (PDF)
• Federal tax credit information
• State tax credit information