Historic Preservation

Preservation Review Process

When you need preservation review and the process behind it. More...

Identifying Historic Properties

Look up whether a property is a historic landmark, or within a preservation district. More...

Historic Places Grant Program

Grants for the preservation of historic properties, residential and commercial
structures and sites. More...

Registers and Surveys

• Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources (PDF - 7.48 MB)

FAQs

• What incentive do I have to make a property "historic"?
• What is required to demolish an older building?
• What preservation-related resources are available?

Public Meetings

• Preservation Commission
• Preservation Director Hearings

Current Preservation Projects

Lists current projects by preservation district. More...

Preservation Districts Maps

Maps of Historic Preservation Districts around Sacramento. More...

Preservation Development Standards

For rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, infill, and new construction projects involving landmark properties and properties within historic districts. More...

Hollow Sidewalks- Raised Streets Historic Survey: Preliminary Findings (PDF - 4.48 MB)

Presented to the Preservation Commission, Wednesday, August 5, 2009.  For additional information, contact Roberta Deering, LEED AP, Senior Preservation Planner; rdeering@cityofsacramento.org; (916) 808-8259.

Standards, Codes & Forms

• Preservation Forms
• City Code for Historic Preservation (Chapter 17.134)
• California Historical Building Code
• Historic Properties Plaque Application Form