Local Historic Districts
In December 2004, the Austin City Council authorized the establishment of local historic districts. These districts will be the most powerful tool to protect the character of our historic neighborhoods.
On August 20, 2007, the Heritage Society sponsored a seminar on the how to become a local historic districts. You can download the presentation by Steve Sadowsky, City of Austin Preservation Officer. Read more about the local districts and the impact they will have in Austin.
The Heritage Society is facilitating a working group of representatives from neighborhoods that are working towards local district status. This group has met to discuss how to win support for districts with neighborhood residents, and heard the City of San Antonio Preservation Officer's insights on forming districts. If your neighborhood would like to participate in these meetings, please contact information@hsaustin.org.
The Heritage Society is pleased to offer up to $5,000 to a neighborhood that otherwise would not be able to afford the costs of completing a local historic district application. There is $5,000 in total available funds per fiscal year September 1 to August 31. More information is on the Grant Application.
