The County’s Historic Preservation Program (“Program”) is comprised of its:
- Historic Preservation Ordinance (HPO) which was adopted September 1, 2015, and established criteria and procedures for the nomination, designation and review of work on landmarks and property located within historic districts.
- Mills Act Historical Property Contract Program which was adopted on November 26, 2013, and provides property tax relief to owners of qualified historical properties who are willing to restore and maintain their properties.
Additional information about the Program may be found in the Program flyer and presentation of the Program’s December 6, 2023 public information meeting.
The Program applies only to unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and to County owned land. Use the Jurisdiction Lookup application to determine the jurisdiction of a property. For property located within the City of Los Angeles, please contact their Office of Historic Resources.
The County only administers its own Program. For information about National and State registration programs, please contact the California Office of Historic Preservation.
Award Winning Project: Altadena African American Historic Resources Survey
The Altadena African American Historic Resources Survey won several awards for bringing awareness to Altadena’s valuable African American history and important resources.
- Los Angeles Conservancy – 2021 Project Award
- California Association of Environmental Professionals – 2021 Merit Award in Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- California Preservation Foundation – 2022 Preservation Design Award for Cultural Resource Studies and Reports
Contact
LA County Planning
Ordinance Studies Section
213-974-6432
preservation@planning.lacounty.gov
The Program applies only to unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County and to County owned land. For property located within the City of Los Angeles, please contact their Office of Historic Resources.
