Overview

Nearly 1/3 of Hartford's buildings are historic or local in an historic district.  Our staff is happy to help you navigate special requirements for all properties effected by that require Historic Commission review.  A map outlining Hartford's historic districts can be found here.  Please contact us to schedule an appointment.

About the Commissions

The City has two Historic Commissions that meet on a monthly basis.  The membership of each Commission is identical.  The Historic Properties Commission considers applications for work on properties that are located in local historic districts.  The Historic Preservation Commission considers applications for work on properties that are listed as state or national historic resources. 

Application & Fees

An overview of permits and a fee schedule is located on our Land Use Permits & Fees webpage and can be accessed by clicking here.  Applications must be submitted a minimum of 12 calendar days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting in order to be heard by the commission at that meeting. All applications must be delivered in person to 260 Constitution Plaza.  All applications must arrive by 12:15pm to be received in order to allow processing time in the city's permitting tracking software.

Regulations 

Historic Preservation Guidelines, Historic District Map, Ordinance and design information sheets can be downloaded from the Land Use Regulations webpage here.

Commission Members

2018 Meeting Schedule

Download a printable PDF of the regular meeting schedule by clicking here. 

The Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month except December

Meetings are held at 4pm at 260 Constitution Plaza, Plaza Level conference room.

2017 Meetings