Tyler, TX · Smith County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners use this application to request review of proposed work on a historically designated property by the Tyler Historical Preservation Board.
What this form is
The application requests review of proposed changes to a property by the Tyler Historical Preservation Board. It asks for property and owner details, historical designation, materials and use, estimated repair cost and completion date, contractor information, and a description and timeline of the proposed work. Include a current photograph, elevation drawings, and signage details when applicable; a historical photograph is requested if available.
Who needs it
Property owners proposing work on a historically designated property in Tyler use this application to seek a Certificate of Appropriateness.
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 without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
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
Enter the property and owner details, describe the proposed work, and provide the requested project information.
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Gather the Attachments
Include a current photograph and elevation drawings; add a historical photograph if available and a signage drawing when applicable.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary, and it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- Who uses the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- Property owners proposing changes to a historically designated property use it to request review by the Tyler Historical Preservation Board.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a current property photograph and elevation drawings. Add a historical photograph if available; if signage is involved, include a scale drawing with lettering, dimensions, colors, location, and illumination method.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- The document does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.