CPHD
Historic Preservation
The Historic Preservation Program helps identify, preserve, and protect Arlington's historic resources. Working with the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB), program staff researches and designates historic sites, surveys buildings and neighborhoods, and promotes preservation efforts and Arlington's heritage throughout the community.
Under the administration of the 15-member Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB), County preservation staff develops programs and projects to identify and protect Arlington’s historic resources. Such activities include:
- Conducting research on historic sites throughout the County;
- Performing architectural surveys of buildings and neighborhoods;
- Visiting neighborhood associations, community meetings, schools, and special events to promote historic preservation and Arlington’s heritage.
Identified Programs/Projects:
- The 2013 Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) applications are available here.
- View the Updated Homeowner's Handbook: Design Guidelines for the Maywood Neighborhood Historic District.
Did you know that Arlington County has over 80 historical markers? Click here to see the full list of markers and their accompanying text.
Historic Resources Inventory (HRI) Updates
Comprehensive Update to Section 31A: Historic Preservation Districts
- The County Board adopted a comprehensive update of the section of the Zoning Ordinance (31A) governing Historic Preservation Districts in December 2009 and again in May 2010.
Historic Preservation Master Plan
- The Historic Preservation Master Plan (pdf) was approved by the Arlington County Board in December 2006.
The Arlington County Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Committee (ACSACWC)
The Arlington County Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Committee (ACSACWC) has been established to provide educational programs and projects that commemorate the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War and how the conflict involved Arlington County. Arlington County was considered the dividing line between the Union and the Confederate States. For more information, please connect to the ACSACWC website.
CONTACT US
Department of Community Planning,
Housing & Development
Neighborhood Services Division
2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 703-228-3812
Fax: 703-228-3834
Please contact Rebecca Ballo with the Neighborhood Services Division with any questions or comments regarding the historic preservation pages on this website.