Historic Planning - Protecting Montgomery's Heritage

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The Historic Preservation Office supports the Planning Board and the Historic Preservation Commission by providing for the identification, designation, and regulation of historic sites in Montgomery County. Historic Preservation staff also maintains an archive and library of documentation on historic resources in Montgomery County and provides preservation outreach and guidance on preservation best-practices to the public. If you are interested in historic buildings, sites, and programs in Montgomery County Parks, please visit Montgomery Parks.

Historic Preservation services

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Historic Preservation Commission

Find historic properties

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Historic designation

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Project review and work guidelines

Benefits and incentives

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Publications and resources

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Photo archive

Historic Preservation