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.
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Explore Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation Commission
Meet the Commissioners and view agendas. Learn more about HPC.
Find Historic Properties
Need to determine if your property is historic? Search here.
Project Review and Work Guidelines
Do I need a Historic Area Work Permit? Learn more and apply.
Mapping Segregation Project
Learn more about the history of segregation in Montgomery County.
Historic Designation
Learn about the designation process for historic properties.
Easements
Learn more about the historic preservation easement program.
Publications and Resources
Discover publications and other resources produced by the Historic Preservation Office.
Benefits and Incentives
Learn more about available tax credits and grants.
Montgomery County Burial Sites Inventory
The Historic Preservation Office maintain an inventory of human burial sites in the county.
African American Historic Sites
Our online map of African American historic sites and places in the county.
LGBTQ+ Heritage Sites
The Historic Preservation Office is working undertaking architectural survey and archival research of sites associated with LGBTQ+ communities and leaders in Montgomery County.
Contact Us
Contact the Historic Preservation Office.