Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
Historic Nomination Application
This application lets eligible nominators request historic designation for a Pittsburgh structure, site, object, or district by submitting property information and supporting materials.
What this form is
Use this application to nominate a structure, site, object, or district for historic designation in Pittsburgh. It asks for property and nominator information, descriptions of the subject and its history, significance and integrity narratives, and evidence of owner notification. Submit it through OneStopPGH with the required narrative, photographs, supporting documents, and applicable fee; staff acceptance follows approval of the Completeness Check.
Who needs it
Eligible nominators requesting historic designation for a Pittsburgh property or district use this application and provide the required supporting information and documents.
How to submit it
Create a OneStopPGH account and submit the completed application, nomination narrative, and supporting documents through a new Historic Nomination application. Pay the applicable fee, then email [email protected] to verify receipt.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it requires no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Historic Nomination Application and review the application requirements.
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Complete The Application
Enter nominator and property information, and prepare the required description, history, significance, and integrity narratives.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Attach photographs, supporting documents, and evidence of owner notification; district nominations also require a property list and boundary map.
- 4
Submit Through OneStopPGH
Create a OneStopPGH account, submit the application and attachments, pay the applicable fee, and email the department to verify receipt.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Historic Nomination Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary, and it does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Historic Nomination Application?
- Create a OneStopPGH account and submit the application, nomination narrative, and supporting documents through a new Historic Nomination application. Pay the applicable fee and email the department to verify receipt.
- What materials must accompany a nomination?
- The application calls for a nomination narrative, photographs, supporting documents, and evidence of owner notification. District nominations also require a property-address list and boundary map.
- When is a nomination considered accepted?
- The application states that a nomination is deemed accepted when staff approves the Completeness Check in OneStopPGH.
Need something notarized?
This Historic Nomination Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Pittsburgh form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.