Tyler, TX · Smith County

No notary required

Register of Historic Landmarks Application

Property owners and other applicants use this form to ask Tyler to consider a property for Historic Landmark designation.

What this form is

This application is a voluntary request for the City of Tyler to consider a property for Historic Landmark designation; the Historical Preservation Board reviews requests and determines eligibility. It asks for property and owner details, building characteristics, and information about the property's historical significance. Applicants must include current photographs of all publicly visible portions, and applications are due three weeks before the next scheduled board meeting.

Who needs it

Property owners or other applicants seeking City of Tyler Historic Landmark designation use this form to provide information for the Historical Preservation Board's review.

How to submit it

Mail the application to City of Tyler Planning Department, Attention: Landmark Designation Nomination, P.O. Box 2039, Tyler, Texas 75710, or hand deliver it to the Tyler Development Center, 423 W. Ferguson.

About notarization

This application is completed without a notary; attach required current photographs, and the document identifies no sworn or notarized attachment step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Tyler Register of Historic Landmarks Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide property, owner, building, land use, and historical significance information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Photographs

    Attach current photographs of all publicly visible portions of the structure.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Mail or hand deliver the application to the City of Tyler Planning Department at the address provided.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Historic Landmark Application?
No. This application is completed without a notary; attach the required current photographs. The document identifies no sworn or notarized attachment step.
How do I submit the Historic Landmark Application?
Mail it to the City of Tyler Planning Department, Attention: Landmark Designation Nomination, at P.O. Box 2039, Tyler, Texas 75710, or hand deliver it to the Tyler Development Center, 423 W. Ferguson.
What attachments does the application require?
Current photographs of all publicly visible portions of the structure are required. Historic photos are encouraged if available, and applicants may attach historical or bibliographical resources and references.
When is the application due?
The document says applications are due three weeks before the next scheduled Historical Preservation Board meeting.

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