Valdosta, GA · Lowndes County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request Valdosta Historic Preservation Commission review of proposed work in the Valdosta Local Historic District.
What this form is
The application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work on property in the Valdosta Local Historic District. It covers projects such as construction, alterations, demolition, relocation, and site changes. Applicants provide property and project details, estimated dates, and construction materials, and include supporting documents required for the project type. Complete applications are reviewed by the Valdosta Historic Preservation Commission.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing work on property in the Valdosta Local Historic District should complete this application and provide the supporting documents listed for their project.
How to submit it
Return one copy of the completed application, supporting documents, and the non-refundable $75 fee to the City of Valdosta Planning Department, City Hall Annex, 300 N. Lee Street, P.O. Box 1125, Valdosta, GA 31603-1125.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and, if different, the property owner sign the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information, select the project type, and describe the proposed work and construction materials.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include the supporting materials listed for your project type on the application checklist.
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Submit To The City
Return one copy, supporting documents, and the non-refundable $75 fee to the City of Valdosta Planning Department at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Valdosta Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- It requests Valdosta Historic Preservation Commission review of proposed work on property in the Valdosta Local Historic District, such as construction, alterations, demolition, or site changes.
- What supporting materials should I include?
- The application lists supporting materials by project type. These may include plans, elevations or sketches, project and materials descriptions, estimates, and photographs.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- Return one copy of the completed application, supporting documents, and the non-refundable $75 fee to the City of Valdosta Planning Department at the City Hall Annex address shown on the form.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. The form has signature and date lines for the applicant and, if different, the property owner; it does not require a notary.
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