Historic Preservation brochure

This brochure has general information about the city’s historic preservation program including types of official historic designation, a map of historic and landmark districts, processes for designating historic resources and for reviewing demolition of and alterations to historic resources, and incentives that apply to designated historic resources.

Certificate of Appropriateness application form (PDF) (Word)

Complete this application form for all applications for Certificate of Appropriateness (permit for alteration or demolition of a historic resource).

Certificate of Appropriateness review packet

This packet has detailed information about the process for applications for Certificate of Appropriateness, including application submittal requirements.

Design Guidelines for Historic Districts

Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness are evaluated using these guidelines, which are based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

Application for Landmark Designation

Use this application form to nominate a property for designation as a historic monument or landmark.

Relief from Replacement Building Permit application form (PDF) (Word)

Use this application to request to demolish a building before a building permit for a replacement construction project is issued.

Appeal Application

Complete this application to appeal a decision made by city staff or the Historic Preservation Commission to a higher authority.

Historic Property Contract/Mills Act guidelines and application (English)   (Espanol)

This packet has the guidelines and application forms for the city’s property tax reduction program for designated historic properties (commonly known as the Mills Act).

List of all designated historic properties & districts

This chart is a comprehensive list of all designated historic properties in Pasadena.  Use our interactive database of designated and surveyed historic properties for more interactive search capabilities.

Request for Historical/Architectural Research (PDF)

Complete this form to request Design & Historic Preservation Staff to research a property.  Information provided includes (when available) construction date, architect, builder, date of alterations and copies of documents in our archives.

Request for Historical Resource Evaluation

Use this form to request a preliminary evaluation of historic significance of a building or structure. An official determination of significance cannot be made without a submittal of a formal application to demolish or alter a building.

House relocation information packet

This packet has detailed information about the process to relocate a building in Pasadena