HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Historic Area Work Permits
Guidance on exterior alterations and construction in historic districts. Historic Takoma does not administer the permit process.
Montgomery County Historic Area Work Permits
Historic designation does not mean a property can never be changed. Owners who wish to make exterior changes may file a Historic Area Work Permit (HAWP) application with the Department of Permitting Services. The HAWP is reviewed for approval by the HPC. New construction in a historic district is subject to the same review process. No permit is required for interior changes or ordinary exterior maintenance. The HPC does not review paint colors. Note: The HAWP process is managed by the Montgomery County Planning Department, NOT by Historic Takoma.
District of Columbia Preservation Review
When a building permit is required for work affecting the exterior appearance of a historic property in the historic district historic preservation review is required. The same applies to officially designated historic interiors. Other permitting requirements may also apply. Further information about the Historic Preservation Review process is available from the DC Office of Planning. Note: The Historic Preservation Review program is managed by the DC Office of Planning, NOT by Historic Takoma.