Historic preservation in Maryland local government
What Maryland city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
378 Maryland meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Maryland with the most historic preservation activity
- Cambridge, MD (50)
- Easton, MD (48)
- Harford County, MD (43)
- Sykesville, MD (25)
- Bel Air, MD (24)
- Oxford, MD (23)
- Westminster, MD (22)
- La Plata, MD (14)
- Annapolis, MD (11)
- College Park, MD (11)
- Prince George's County, MD (9)
- Aberdeen, MD (9)
Latest matching meetings
Historic District Commission to review property alterations and tax credits
The Commission is reviewing several requests for exterior home modifications, including window and siding replacements. The body will also consider a request for an addition to the performing arts center at 113 St Mary’s Place and process two historic tax credit applications.
Rockville Council to rezone 24 Martins Lane into Historic District, award $1.1M park contract
The Rockville Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a sectional map amendment to rezone 24 Martins Lane from R-60 to R-60 (HD), placing the property in the Historic District Zone. They will also consider a consent agenda that includes awarding a $1,116,847 contract for the David Scull Park…
Historic Preservation Commission to decide grant disbursement for Carty Miller House
The Frederick County Historic Preservation Commission will meet virtually to decide the initial disbursement percentage for the Rural Historic Preservation Grant awarded to the Carty Miller House. They will also discuss possible board training, legislative suggestions, and receive administrative updates. Public…
Historic District Commission to review tax credits, 250th plans
The Westminster Historic District Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business, including an emergency tax credit review and an implementation plan. They will also review ongoing and completed items related to the Nation's 250th Anniversary, such as street signs and commemorative plaques. The meeting is open…
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss zoning violations and trainings
The Bel Air Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular meeting on August 27, 2026, at Town Hall. The agenda includes approving minutes from the July 23 meeting, discussing recommendations on zoning violations, the America250 Find Our History Contest, and upcoming trainings, followed by CAMP training in…
Historic District Commission to review sign and siding applications
The Sykesville Historic District Commission will consider two applications: one for a new wall sign and modification to an existing freestanding sign at 7618 Main Street, and another for replacing vinyl siding with Hardie Plank siding at 7503 Main Street. The commission will also review minutes from the July 22, 2026…
Historic District Commission to review 5 alteration requests, including courthouse roof
The Easton Historic District Commission will consider five applications for changes to contributing historic properties, including tree removal, porch, door, roof, and window replacements. One item, the Talbot County Courthouse slate roof replacement, was previously approved and is being revisited. The meeting also…
Board to review four land preservation requests, including subdivisions and easements
The Harford County Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board will review and potentially act on several land preservation requests, including a child lot, a boundary line adjustment, an access easement, and an agricultural subdivision. The board will also receive updates on the MALPF program, county programs, and the…
County board to vote on land easement sale, tax credits, and emergency grants
The Allegany County Commissioners are holding a public business meeting to vote on several action items, including selling a land preservation easement, renewing an emergency notification contract, accepting a rural health grant, and granting property tax credits. The agenda also includes a road closing public hearing…
HPC to review 8 property alteration requests, including window and siding replacements
The Cambridge Historic Preservation Commission will hold an in-person meeting to review eight applications for changes to historic properties, including window replacements, siding, fencing, and signage. The commission will also discuss updating its project review chart for better legibility. Staff recommends approval…
Cambridge HPC to review 8 property alteration requests
The Cambridge Historic Preservation Commission will hold an in-person meeting to review several applications for changes to historic properties, including window replacements, siding, fencing, and porch repairs. The agenda includes a consent agenda for three minor items and new business for five more substantial…
Discussion on vacant property strategies and landmark designation
The committee will review policies regarding the city's whole block strategy for abandoned properties. They will also discuss oversight of the Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council and consider designating St. Peter’s Cemetery as a historical landmark.
Historic District Commission to review roof repair, demolition, new build
The Wicomico County Historic District Commission will hold a public meeting to consider three applications for work on properties in the Quantico Historic District. The commission will decide on a roof repair and chimney removal, a demolition of a dwelling and shed, and construction of a new dwelling. Public comments…
HDC to review fence, signs, porch, and roof projects on historic properties
The Easton Historic District Commission will consider several Certificate of Appropriateness applications, including a cedar fence at 229 S. Aurora Street, signs at 11 S. Harrison Street, a porch replacement at 519 Goldsborough Street, and an emergency roof repair at 43 S. Washington Street. The commission will also…
Harford County historic panel to discuss Oakington Peninsula site visit and rail bridge archaeology
The Historic Preservation Commission will review updates on the Oakington Peninsula site visit and federal Section 106 compliance for the Susquehanna Rail Bridge. The group will also hear a progress report on the Mt. Zion Church bell tower reconstruction and receive updates on the Harford Forward Master Plan and…
Westminster Historic District Commission meeting canceled
The August 5, 2026 meeting of the Westminster Historic District Commission has been canceled. No business will be conducted.
Shade Tree Board to discuss tree ordinance, heritage plan, and merger with Environmental Committee
The Shade Tree Board will discuss several items including a tree ordinance, a heritage tree plan, and a potential merger with the Environmental Committee. They will also review a tree report card checklist and plan outreach for the planting season.
Work session reviews parks, heritage, and city code updates
The Hagerstown Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss six items, including the ENOUGH Community Parks Initiative, the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, and updates on the Sister City program. The meeting also includes a review of Community Development Block Grant subrecipient agreements and proposed…
No August 2026 Historic District Commission meeting
There is no meeting scheduled for August 2026. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026.
Commission reviews building expansions and demolitions in historic districts
The Historic District Commission will review four applications for exterior modifications to properties. These include requests for siding replacement, signage, a structure demolition, and a building expansion.
Commission reviews fence requests and tax credits for two historic homes
The Bel Air Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss requests for new fences and tax credits at two specific properties. The body will also address administrative matters and the America250 Find Our History Contest.
Panel to discuss cooling centers and AEDs for seniors
The Committee for Seniors & Citizens in Need will discuss summer heat protocols including use of library branches as cooling centers and communication during August heat waves. They will also review grant options for placing automated external defibrillators in senior housing and assess a fall-prevention class. The…
Commission to consider rooftop solar panels at 7411 Springfield Avenue
The Historic District Commission will decide on installing residential rooftop solar panels at 7411 Springfield Avenue and a wall sign application at 7448 Springfield Avenue. A continued discussion on regulating public art and color palettes in the historic district is also on the agenda. The meeting includes approval…
Historic District Commission to review property alterations and tax credits
The Commission will review several applications for exterior home modifications, including window and siding replacements. The body will also consider a request for an addition to the Pallotti High School performing arts center and process two historic tax credit applications.
HDC to review fence, driveway, and material changes in Oxford
The Oxford Historic District Commission will meet to review applications for fence replacements, driveway material changes, and other exterior modifications. The body will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss legacy business program and MD 250 planning
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the development of a Legacy Business Program and programming for La Plata-Maryland 250. The body will also consider the adoption of a Preservation Professionals List.
RDA reports $240,000 grant from Maryland Dept. of Environment for town projects
The Town Manager will brief the mayor and council on staffing vacancies and ongoing work with the Prince George’s Redevelopment Authority to acquire vacant lots, promote affordable housing, and use tax lien processes, noting a $240,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Environment. The report also updates on the…
Historic Preservation Commission reviews window replacements and porch repairs
The commission will review several applications for residential property maintenance within the historic district. Items include requests for in-kind porch decking and railing replacements, as well as a request to replace historic wood windows with vinyl windows.
Historic Preservation Commission to vote on vinyl window replacement
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider four permit applications for changes to historic properties, including a request to replace historic windows with vinyl at 314 Belvedere Avenue. Other items include porch repairs at multiple addresses.
HPC to hear appeal of denied metal roof replacement at 89 East Street
The Annapolis Historic Preservation Commission holds a public hearing to decide on several Certificate of Approval applications for exterior changes to historic properties. Items include an appeal of a denied metal roof replacement, a living shoreline project, ADA ramp replacements, and various landscaping and…
Historic District Commission reviews three property alteration applications
The Easton Historic District Commission will consider three applications to alter contributing historic properties: a partial demolition and reconstruction at 15 S. Hanson Street, cedar siding replacement and a new window at 116 Goldsborough Street, and a PVC sign installation at 36 S. Washington Street. The…
Council to consider two-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers
The County Council sitting as Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on a two-year moratorium on hyperscale data center operations (CR-066-2026). They will also consider adjusting the School Facilities Surcharge and Public Safety and Behavioral Health Surcharge for FY2027, and approving a $15,381,210…
Commission to vote on initial disbursement for Singleton Wooten House grant
The Frederick County Historic Preservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting to approve minutes and review updates on two properties. The primary decision involves determining the initial disbursement percentage for a Rural Historic Preservation Grant awarded to the Singleton Wooten House. The commission will…
Historic Preservation Commission to consider Edgeley Grove Farm interpretive signs
The Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA-2026-02) for interpretive signs at Edgeley Grove Farm (HA-1081). They will also receive an update on the Mt. Zion Bell Tower (HA-308) reconstruction and ongoing reports from the America 250 Harford Committee, Harford County Comprehensive Plan Update…
Aberdeen Heritage Trust meeting canceled, presentation postponed
The scheduled Aberdeen Heritage Trust meeting on June 25, 2026 was canceled. The planned presentation, “The Impact of APG on Computers, Networking, and Wind Tunnel Testing,” will be rescheduled for September, with details to be announced later.
Historic Preservation Commission to consider new fence at Pyle House on Webster Street
The Commission will review and potentially approve a request for a new fence at the Pyle House (329 Webster Street), a historic property. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss the America250 Find Our History Contest. No other major decisions are scheduled.
Commission reviews exterior changes at 114 Duke of Gloucester Street.
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold an administrative meeting to review a pre-application for exterior modifications at 114 Duke of Gloucester Street. The proposed work includes driveway expansion, landscaping changes, and a new hot tub installation. The commission will evaluate whether the plans align with…
Historic Commission to decide on patio at 7618 Main Street
The Historic District Commission will continue discussing an application for a new patio at 7618 Main Street for outdoor dining. They will also consider repairs and alterations to 7606 Main Street, a new shed at 7604 Mellor Avenue, and rooftop solar panels at 7539 Norwood Avenue. Additionally, the commission will…
Board reviews IPP price hike and two new farm easement requests
The Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board will vote on increasing the Installment Purchase Program (IPP) price per acre to $13.50 and restricting lump-sum payments to Priority Preservation Areas. The meeting also includes reviews of an unrestricted lot request for the Drenning farm and a forest easement proposal…
Emergency wheelchair ramp request at 121 N. Locust Lane
The Historic District Commission will review an emergency request for a temporary wheelchair ramp at a contributing property, a previously approved sign amendment for the Dover Station project, and a window repair at a historic home. They will also approve minutes from the prior meeting.