Historic plaques are available for individual local landmarks and contributing properties within local historic districts. The plaques visually identify properties and districts officially recognized by the City of San Antonio for their architectural, historical, and cultural significance. San Antonio currently has 32 local historic districts containing more than 8,600 properties and more than 1,500 individual local landmarks.
Historic plaques cost $95. They are cast aluminum with raised silver letters on a dark grey background and approximately 7½ inches in diameter and ¼ inch thick.
To apply for a plaque, please submit a Certificate of Appropriateness application. Click here open a window with the application.
- For "Work Type", scroll down and select "Plaque Program".
- In the field for a detailed description simply type in "install plaque."
- Attach a current photo of the house from the street.
- Once you submit the application, a member of staff will send you an invoice. It will come from "AR-Invoices@sanantonio.gov" and include a PDF attachment. To pay, open the PDF and scroll to the bottom of the first page and open the link to pay online. Once you've paid, OHP staff will be notified via email and will reach out to you to schedule a time for a curbside pick-up at 100 W Houston.
If you have questions about purchasing an historic plaque for your property, please call (210) 207-0035 or email OHPpermits@sanantonio.gov.