Applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) or Demolition Review must be submitted online via the Application Portal below.
Before submitting a request, we strongly recommend that you visit the Before Getting Started page for the following resources:
- Learn what to expect during the design review process.
- Identify your assigned OHP case manager.
- Review applicable design standards or guidelines.
- View examples of successful application materials.
Submit requests for a COA, Demolition Review or Landmark Designation:
Access User Portal
NOTE: Requests are only accepted through the portal.
Video: How to Use OHP's User Portal
Other Application Types & Supplemental Forms
Request for Review of Historic Significance
Anyone can ask OHP whether a property qualifies to be a landmark. If you are not the property owner, the Unified Development Code (UDC) requires the following:
Please email Historic Preservation for more information about the process and to obtain the Historic Assessment form.
Fees
Most fees can be paid online in the user portal.
Applications require the following fees:
Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Request
- Residential applications: No fee
- Commercial projects: $100
Residential construction projects consisting of 8 units or more are considered commercial.
NOTE: Work started prior to receiving a COA is subject to a $500 post-work application fee.
Demolition Review
- Residential projects: $50
- Commercial projects: $100
Demolition fees are based on the approved replacement plan square footage. View a full schedule of permit fees.
Other Fees
- Historic Assessment: $350
- Historic Verification: $150
- Signage Review: $100
Complete Fee Schedule(PDF, 151KB)