COVID-19 update: The Historical Commission and its staff are working remotely. Meetings with contractors in the field are available by appointment only. Please see our summary of how to conduct business remotely with the Historical Commission.
Public meetings notice: Meetings of the Historical Commission and its committees have moved online.
- A meeting of the Committee on Historic Designation will be held on Wednesday, October 20, at 9:30 a.m. on the Zoom platform. To learn how to participate, view the meeting agendas and the remote meeting FAQS.
What we do
As part of the Department of Planning and Development, the Philadelphia Historical Commission protects the City’s historic resources. Together with its advisory committees, the commission:
- Identifies and designates historic landmarks.
- Maintains the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.
- Hosts public meetings about historic properties.
- Works with property owners to protect landmarks.
The commission staff reviews building permit applications and nominations to the register. When needed, they forward applications to the appropriate committee. The staff:
- Approves over 90% of building permit applications without referral to a committee.
- Informs the public about the commission’s rules and processes.
- Gives advice on preservation techniques.
- Helps the public research the history of their properties.
Connect
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1515 Arch St.
13th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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Phone:
(215) 686-7660
TTY: (215) 683-0286
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