WHEN IS A HISTORIC AREA WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

The purpose of a Historic Area Work Permit is to assure that applicable criteria are met for work performed in a historic district or on a historic site.

When new construction, demolition or exterior alterations involve properties listed on the Montgomery County Master Plan for Historic Preservation, either as individual historic sites or as properties within a historic district, approval from the Montg omery County Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is required.

WHAT IS THE HISTORIC AREA WORK PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS?

• The applicant must submit a completed application, a site plan, material specifications, and photographs to the Department of Permitting Services.



• A permit number is assigned, information is entered into the computer, and the application package is then logged and sent to HPC for approval. When the approved application is returned from HPC, the permit is issued.

Other agencies involved
Historic Preservation Commission

WHAT IS THE PERMIT COST?

There is no charge for this permit.

WHAT IS THE PROCESSING TIME FOR THIS PERMIT ?

Please contact the Historic Preservation Commission at 301 563-3400 regarding the processing time. When the application is returned to Permitting Services, the permit is usually issued within two work days.

WHAT IS THE PERMIT DURATION ?

The permit is valid for one year from the issue date and may be extended provided design and specifications remain unchanged.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact the Historic Preservation Commission at 301 563-3400 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.