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Frequently Asked Questions

This section contains frequently asked questions about historic preservation in the City of San Diego. Information is provided on topics including the Historical Resources Board, retaining a historical consultant, how a property becomes historical, appealing a historical designation, applying for the Mills Act for potential property tax reductions and other benefits, historical surveys and historical districts, fixing up a historical site, and altering or demolishing a building that is over 45 years in age. Scroll down to view all topics, and click on the appropriate link to view answers to these frequently asked questions.

What is the Historical Resources Board?

Find a historical consultant

Learn how a property becomes historical

Appeal of designation

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Benefits and responsibilities of historical designation

Get information on the Mills Act property tax reduction

Find out about the California Historical Building Code

Fix up a historical site

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Fix up, change or demolish a building 45 years old or older

Find out about historical surveys

View historical surveys

Find information on becoming a historical district

View established historical districts

Find out about state and federal requirements

Is my property historical?

Other frequently asked questions

Historical Resources Quick Links

• About Historical Resources
• Board Agendas
• Historical Sites and Surveys
•  Register of Historical Resources (PDF)
•  HRB Annual Report (PDF)
• Historical Districts
• Submittal Requirements and Designation Guidelines
• Benefits and Responsibilities
• FAQ
•  HRB Report Guidelines (PDF)
•  HRB Technical Report Guidelines (PDF)
•  Historic Resource Survey Guidelines (PDF)
•  District Nomination Guidelines (PDF)
•  2009 HRB Annual Preservation Awards Nomination Form (PDF)
• Helpful Links
• Historical Resources Home


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