Greensboro, NC · Guilford County
Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a Certificate of Appropriateness for a project in Greensboro’s College Hill, Dunleath, or Fisher Park historic district.
What this form is
Use this application to describe a proposed project in the College Hill, Dunleath, or Fisher Park historic district and request a Certificate of Appropriateness. The form asks for the property address, district, project details, owner and applicant contact information, and supporting materials such as photographs and a materials list. The city requires the application and supplemental materials at least 21 days before a Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants proposing work in College Hill, Dunleath, or Fisher Park use this form to request a Certificate of Appropriateness.
How to submit it
Email the application as a PDF to [email protected], or mail it to Planning Department, City of Greensboro, P.O. Box 3136, Greensboro, NC 27402.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the owner and applicant sign and date it, and corporate signers include verification of their authority.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Identify the property and historic district, describe the project, and provide owner and applicant contact information.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include photographs of existing conditions and a materials list; check the application requirements table for any project-specific items.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then email it as a PDF or mail it to the Planning Department address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. The application includes signature and date lines, not a notary block. Corporate signers must include verification that they are authorized to sign.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- Email the application as a PDF to [email protected], or mail it to the Planning Department, City of Greensboro, P.O. Box 3136, Greensboro, NC 27402.
- What materials should I include with the application?
- Include a completed project description, photographs of existing conditions, and a materials list. Depending on the project, supplemental items may also be needed.
- When must the application be received?
- The application and all supplemental materials must be received no later than 21 days before the Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
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This Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Greensboro form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.