Historic Preservation


Office of Historic Preservation

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The City of Dallas is making it even easier to do Permitting, Historic Preservation Applications, and other Planning & Development functions.

DallasNow launches on May 5. Learn more at Dallas.gov/DallasNow!

Please be aware that as we convert to DallasNow, we will be unable to process new Certificate of Appropriateness applications from Friday, April 25 through Sunday, May 4.  This may mean that some routine maintenance (administrative) applications submitted prior to April 25 may take a little longer, but we will strive to process them as quickly as possible after the conversion. It will NOT hold up any applications meant to be scheduled for Landmark Commission in June. Consultation services by staff will continue throughout the "down" time, so feel free to contact us with questions.


 

2025 Calendar Deadlines                                             

Landmark Review Process​ 

NOTICE OF FEE COLLECTION

Frequently Asked Questions​​ and 10 Tips for Navigating the CA Process

​​Certificate of Appropriateness Application (C​A)​Certificate for Demolition
Application  (CD)
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CAs will be applied for via DallasNow effective May 5th, 2025.  Click Here for details on DallasNow.
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CDs will be applied for via DallasNow effective May 5th, 2025.  Click Here for details on DallasNow.
​​Certificates of Appropriateness (CAs) are required before exterior work (including landscaping) can begin on City of Dallas Landmarks or on structures in Landmark districts.

Minor changes generally require only staff approval (Routine Maintenance), but substantial alterations require approval of the Landmark Commission.  See Landmark Review Process page for more information regarding Routine Maintenance vs. Full Review.

Both Routine requests and Landmark review requests require a CA before work can occur. 

Applications for new construction and major remodels must be reviewed with the preservation planner for that district prior to the submittal deadline date. 		​Certificate for Demolition or Removal (CDs) are required when a demolition of any structure within an historic district must occur. There are five criteria to choose from when applying for a CD to be reviewed by Landmark Commission:
  1. Replace with a more appropriate/compatible structure
  2. No economically viable use
  3. Imminent threat to public health/safety
  4. Non-contributing structure because newer than period of significance
  5. Intent to apply for CD pursuant to 51A-4.501(i) (uncommon)
Check with Staff to determine which standard is more appropriate for your request.

Guarantee Agreement Form​
Required if using  Standard "Replace structure with a [new] structure."

Click here for information on how to designate a structure or district as a Dallas Landmark

Return to  the Historic Preservation Homepage​


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