Historic Resources Commission

The Historic Resources Commission was established by Ordinance # 2638-80 in 1980. The Commission Guidelines were adopted in 1998. The Historic Resources Commission consists of nine (9) mayoral appointees who serve without compensation. It is the duty of the Commission to maintain the Columbus Register of Historic Properties and promote the conservation of the city's historic sites and structures. The Brewery District has been incorporated by the Historic Resources Commission, effective February 1, 2024

The Commission considers applications and issues Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at properties within the Columbus Register Districts and properties individually listed in the Columbus Register of Historic Properties, pursuant to Columbus City Code chapters 3116 and 3117 and the Columbus Register of Historic Properties Architectural Guidelines.

Apply for a COA

A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for the Historic Resource Commission can be submitted through the Citizens Access Portal. Here, you will be able to submit any related files for your application and provide a brief description of the work being done. 

The Citizens Access Portal can be found here: https://ca21.columbus.gov/Permits/Default.aspx

• If you already have a Citizens Access Portal account, feel free to use your existing account.
• If you do not have an account, you will have to register for a Citizens Access Portal account.

We are happy to assist along the way if needed. Automated emails will be sent out as the application is being processed. For assistance, email HRC@columbus.gov.

Meeting Information

Meetings are generally held on the third Thursday of the month at the City of Columbus, 111 N. Front St., 2nd Floor in room 204 (Hearing Room), starting at 4:00 p.m. Hearings may be live streamed at www.youtube.com/cityofcolumbus

Business meetings are generally held two weeks previous to the commission hearing at the City of Columbus, 111 N. Front St., 2nd Floor in room 205 at 12:00 p.m.

Please note: Meeting dates and locations are subject to change or cancellation. You are encouraged to contact the Historic Preservation Office for confirmation.

Contact

HRC@columbus.gov

Resources

Calendar and Meeting Materials