Historic Preservation and Property Owner Information

The City of Rockville has a long and rich history as the political, cultural, and economic center of Montgomery County. With more than 250 years of growth as a community, Rockville is home to many historically and culturally significant sites.

Whether you own a property with a historic designation or just an older home, the City is here to help. The City's Historic Preservation Office manages designated historic resources through its five-member volunteer Historic District Commission. The commission is supported by staff in the City's Department of Community Planning and Development Services. For questions concerning Rockville's historic resources or how to maintain older properties, call 240-314-8230 or e-mail history@rockvillemd.gov. To contact the commissioners directly, e-mail HistoricDistrict@rockvillemd.gov.

Historic News and Events

2011 Historic Building Catalog Available (9MB) Rockville's history is on display in the recently released "Historic Buildings Catalog." The catalog, an inventory of 478 homes, places and buildings built between 1790 and 1990, provides a snapshot of life in Rockville. · Colonial · Twentieth Century · Romantic · Modern · Victorian · Late Modern · Victorian Vernacular

Historic Preservation Resources

Historic Resources Management Plan (1986) Historic Districts            Site Histories            Inventory of Properties in Historic Districts            Rockville Park National Register Listing            Lincoln Park Community Preservation Project Historic District Designation            Historic District Eligibility Information            Historic District Designation Process            Historic Designation Criteria Checklist            Historic Designation Nomination Form (.pdf)            Historic Designation Process Flowchart            Evaluation of Historic Significance for Demolition            Review procedures for Demolition Applications Tax Benefit Information            Historic Preservation Tax Credit Information            Guide to Permitting and Tax Credits Alterations to Historic Buildings and Places            Architectural Design Guidelines—Adopted 1977            Certificate of Approval Process            Certificate of Approval Application Form (.pdf)            Guide to Permitting and Approvals             Technical Guides for Exterior Alterations             Review Procedures for Demolition Requests (.pdf)            Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation

Contact Us
The City of Rockville
Community Planning and Development Services
Historic Preservation
240-314-8230
history@rockvillemd.gov

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