Houston, TX · Harris County
Landmark, Protected Landmark, or Archaeological Site Designation Application Form
Houston property owners use this application to request designation of a site as a Landmark, Protected Landmark, or Archaeological Site.
What this form is
This application lets an owner, or an applicant acting for an owner, request Landmark, Protected Landmark, or Archaeological Site designation. It asks for site and ownership details, applicant information, signatures, and supporting material that varies by the site’s existing designations and the status requested. The form states that site information and proof of ownership with the property legal description must accompany the application.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking Houston designation for a site as a Landmark, Protected Landmark, or Archaeological Site need this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the listed supporting materials are documentation and images, with no notarized or sworn attachment specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Landmark, Protected Landmark, or Archaeological Site Designation Application Form.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the site, owner, and applicant information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include site information and proof of ownership with the property legal description, along with other documentation and images where applicable.
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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 is the Landmark Designation Application for?
- It lets an owner or other applicant request Landmark, Protected Landmark, or Archaeological Site designation for a site in Houston.
- What information and attachments does the application ask for?
- It asks for site, ownership, and applicant details, plus signatures. Site information and proof of ownership with the property legal description must accompany it; other documentation and images depend on the site and requested designation.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Landmark Designation Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Landmark, Protected Landmark, or Archaeological Site Designation Application Form doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.