ALERT: OCTOBER 22ND, 2020 HAHC MEETING WILL NOT OCCUR
Please submit complete applications by September 2nd and you will be considered for review
in the September 24th meeting.
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Please continue to submit your applications and staff will review for potential Administrative Approval. If they must be reviewed
by HAHC, applications received between September 2nd, 2020 and October 27th, 2020 will be heard on November 18, 2020
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Historic Office of Preservation (HOP)
The Department of Planning & Development administers requirements of the Chapter 33, Article VII Historic Preservation Ordinance with a team of specialized professionals who work to preserve our historic structures, neighborhoods and archeological sites. The HAHC Commission considers Certificates of Appropriateness (COA’s) and other matters, and the HPAB Board considers appeals.
NEW HOUSTON HEIGHTS HISTORIC GUIDELINES EFFECTIVE DATE
COA Fees have changed, effective January 1, 2019
The COA application fee is based on your project type. Each application will require a separate fee. Applications to revise previously approved COAs or to resubmit after denial will be charged the full application fee.
Contact the Historic Preservation Office
The Planning and Development Historic Preservation staff is trained in navigating the requirements of the Historic Preservation code and assisting citizens in historic property designation and stewardship. Contact us at 832.393.6556 or historicpreservation@houstontx.gov
Historic Preservation Tracker
As of 2018, applicants for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) apply online using the Historic Preservation Tracker (HPT) for Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications. Applicants and the public may track the progress of COA applications, and view and download and meeting minutes.
Historic Preservation Manual
and Guidelines
Since 2015, the Historic Preservation Manual provides a road map for property owners and professionals to modify, maintain and protect the historic resources in our communities. Guidelines for various districts are also available: Old Six Ward (July 2007), Houston Heights (July 2018), Germantown Historic District (July 2013), Starkweather Historic District (August 2014).
Historic Site Tax Exemptions
City Council adopted tax exemptions in 2019 for the restoration and renovation of historic sites. The historic site tax exemptions benefit all sizes and values of properties, in all types of neighborhoods. ... The exemptions apply to historic structures that have been designated as a landmark, a protected landmark, or as a contributing structure, pursuant to Article VII of the Chapter 33 Historic Preservation Ordinance. The Historic Site Tax Exemption Program is administered by the Mayor's Economic Development Office. Visit the program page for more information. Click the View More button to view the two tiers of tax exemptions and descriptions.
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