Historic Preservation
The City of West Palm Beach's Historic Preservation Program is responsible for maintaining the heritage of our 18 locally-designated historic districts and 46 individually-designated sites for future generations through design review and guidance. To ensure this, exterior modifications to a historic structure must comply with our Historic Preservation Ordinance and the City's Design Guidelines.
The Historic Preservation Board (HPB) meets on a monthly basis. For more information on the HPB, including membership, application deadlines, and much more, visit Planning Division Boards and Committees, including membership and application deadlines.
For questions, or to obtain an application, please contact the City Historic Preservation Planner: Benjamen Salata at (561) 822-1457 or via email at bsalata@wpb.org.
Historic Preservation Awards - 2025
Have you been admiring an improvement made to a neighbor's historic property? Wondering if a house is new or historic because it is so compatible? Here is your chance to acknowledge their work. To celebrate National Historic Preservation month, the City of West Palm Beach Historic Preservation Section would like to recognize exceptional preservation efforts in our community. We need your help. Remember: no project is too small! Please submit completed nomination forms for projects meeting the minimum criteria to the City of West Palm Beach Historic Preservation Division no later than May 9, 2025.
To learn more about the Historic Preservation Awards, and see if your property, or a property owner you know, may qualify, please contact our City Historic Preservation Planner Benjamen Salata at (561) 822-1457 or via email at bsalata@wpb.org to tell us about the property.
Historic Designation Plaque Program
Are you interested in having your historic structure recognized with a beautiful bronze plaque? Learn more on the Historic Preservation Program page!
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