Historic Preservation

The Department of Planning and Development administers the Historic Preservation Ordinance through which we strive to preserve our historic structures, neighborhoods and archeological sites.

Historic Preservation Office Links

• Historic Preservation Ordinance Review

• Historic Preservation Web Manual

• Plan a Project

• COA Application Process

• Historic District Profiles

• Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC)
  members list, meeting information, agendas, and application deadlines

• Landmarks and Protected Landmarks
  Archive of individual historic properties designated by the city

View the Houston Code of Ordinances Chapter 33  Planning and Development, Article VII. Historic Preservation at Municode.

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 713.837.7963

historicpreservation@houstontx.gov

Related Resources Links

• HAR.com Historic Home Listing
• Historic Houston
• Houston History Association
• Houston Mod
• Museum of Houston
• Preservation Houston
• Texas Historical Commission
• The Heritage Society