Harlingen, TX · Cameron County
Historic District Designation Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request historic district designation and provide information about the proposed district.
What this form is
This application requests designation of a proposed area as a historic district in Harlingen. It asks for the district boundaries, property and resource information, historic significance, and eligibility details. Applicants must attach supporting materials, including a petition signed by at least 20 percent of property owners, a property list, a boundary map, and photographs.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking historic district designation in Harlingen use this application and gather the required property owner petition.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form identifies the Historic Preservation Officer and Historic Preservation Office.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs the application, and property owners or authorized agents sign the petition pages.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Historic District Designation Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and proposed district details, boundaries, resource information, historic significance, and eligibility information.
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Gather Required Materials
Attach the required petition, property list, boundary map, photographs, and other materials listed on the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Historic District Designation Application request?
- It requests designation of a proposed area as a historic district and asks for boundary, property, resource, and historic significance information.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The form calls for a brief history or statement of significance, a petition signed by at least 20 percent of property owners, a property list, a boundary map, and photographs, among other materials.
- Do I need a notary for the Historic District Designation Application?
- No. The application and property owner petition pages are signed and dated without a notary.
- How do I submit the Historic District Designation Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form identifies the Historic Preservation Officer and Historic Preservation Office.