Abilene, TX · Taylor County
Certificate of Appropriateness
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request Landmarks Commission consideration of proposed exterior work on a property.
What this form is
This application asks the Landmarks Commission to consider proposed exterior work and requests information about the property, owner or agent, project details, and reason for the work. The applicant should include a description or photographs of the existing structure, plans or specifications, material and color samples, and available historic photographs. Staff may request additional information before the Landmarks Commission meeting.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent proposing exterior work for Landmarks Commission consideration should complete and submit 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 without a notary; the owner or authorized agent signs and dates it, and no attachment is identified as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide the property and owner or agent information, describe the project, and explain the reason for the work.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include existing-structure information, proposed-work plans or specifications, available historic photographs, and material and color samples.
- 4
Sign and Submit
The owner or authorized agent signs and dates the application, then submits it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. The application calls for the owner or authorized agent to sign and date it; it does not identify any attachment as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a current description or photographs of the structure, sketches or plans for the proposed work, available historic photographs, and samples of materials and colors.
- Who can sign the application?
- The owner or an authorized agent may sign. The form also asks the owner to designate the agent to act on the owner's behalf.
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This Certificate of Appropriateness doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.