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• The Historical Resources Board meetings are usually held on the fourth Thursday of the month.
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• Learn how a property becomes historical
• Find information on the Mills Act property tax reduction
• Find out about California Historical Building Code
• Fix up, change or demolish a building 45 years old or older
• Find out about historical surveys
• View historical surveys
• View established historical districts
• Find out about state and federal requirements
• View helpful links

Helping San Diego Protect its History

You've come to the right place for learning more about the Historical Resources Board, the benefits and guidelines of historical preservation and more about San Diego history, historical sites, cultural landscapes and archaeological sites.
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I own a property that is 45+ years old…

Is my property historical?
View the Guidelines for historical designation

How can I designate my property as historical?
View the Submittal requirements for historical designation

My property has been designated a historical site … Now what?
View the benefits & responsibilities for historical sites, cultural landscapes & archaeological sites.

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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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Email Historical Resources at historicalresources@sandiego.gov
202 C Street, MS 4A, San Diego, CA 92101

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