Historic Preservation in Minneapolis, MN (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Minneapolis, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Minneapolis designates culturally significant sites as landmarks or historic districts through the Heritage Preservation Commission, using seven criteria under Chapter 599.
Minneapolis Landmark Designation Criteria
Some RestrictionsMinneapolis Code of Ordinances § 599.710
The following criteria shall be considered in determining whether a property is worthy of designation as a landmark or historic district because of its historical, cultural, architectural, archaeological, or engineering significance: (1) The property is associated with significant events or with periods that exemplify broad patterns of cultural, political, economic, or social history. (2) The p...
Looking for Hennepin County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Minneapolis city rules.
Historic Preservation in Hennepin County →