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 May 18
Historic Research
If you are researching a historic property, you may wish to utilize the following resources:
- Library of Congress: Built in America
- NCSU Libraries: NC Architects and Builders
- NCSU Libraries: The Architectural and Building Records of North Carolina
- NCSU Libraries: The Built Heritage of North Carolina
- North Carolina Maps
- North Carolina State Archives
- Raleigh City Museum
- UNC University Libraries: North Carolina Collection Photographic Libraries
- Wake County Register of Deeds
Raleigh Historic Cemeteries
- Historic Oakwood Cemetery and Mausoleum
- Raleigh City Cemeteries Preservation
- Raleigh National Cemetery
Geneology
If you are searching for geneological information, please contact the State Library of North Carolina.
Raleigh Historic Landmarks (RHLs)
A joint public hearing before the Raleigh City Council and the Raleigh Historic Development Commission is being held for May 1 to discuss the designation of the G. Dewey and Elma Arndt House as a historic landmark.
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Historic Overlay Districts (HODs)
The city’s first new HOD in 20 years takes effect May 1.
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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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