The mission of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission is to identify, preserve, protect, and promote Raleigh’s historic resources.
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Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
Next COA Deadline:
4:00 pm on March 19
Preservation Services
The City of Raleigh aspires to safeguard its heritage by preserving, and designating, any property or district containing significant elements of its culture or history for the enrichment of its residents and visitors. The city therefore created the Raleigh Historic Districts Commission to review proposed changes to historic district properties and landmarks through a public design review process according to RHDC's Design Guidelines. Through the design review process, Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) are issued to property owners and stewards, thereby maintaining the existing character of Raleigh's historic districts.
RHDC Services
- Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs)
- Landmark and District Designation
- Research and Publications
- Community Awareness
- Demolition by Neglect
Where To Go
Raleigh Historic Landmarks (RHLs)
On December 6, Raleigh City Council designated 4 new RHLs: the Cameron-Maynard-Gatling House, the Free Church of the Good Shepherd, the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows (GUOOF) Building, and the Raleigh Bonded Warehouse.
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National Register of Historic Places
In 2011, four RHDC sponsored Historic Districts were listed in the National Register: Longview Gardens, Rochester Heights, Battery Heights, and Hi-Mount.
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Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs)
After a year-long public effort of updating the Design Guidelines, the draft document is in the hands of the City Attorney prior to going to the RHDC and City Council for formal adoption.
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Historic Overlay Districts (HODs)
The possibility of the first new HOD in 20 years is on the horizon with a public information meeting set for January 18 and report to City Council on
February 7.
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