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Historic Preservation in Philadelphia, PA (2026)

1 verified historic preservation rules for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Historic-Cultural Monuments

The Philadelphia Historical Commission individually designates buildings, sites, structures, and objects under Code 14-1004(3). Designation places the property on the Philadelphia Register, requires Commission approval for changes, and may unlock the federal historic-rehabilitation tax credit and Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Tax Credit.

Historical Commission designates Philadelphia landmark monuments

Some Restrictions

City of Philadelphia – Philadelphia Historical Commission

As part of the Department of Planning and Development, the Philadelphia Historical Commission protects the City's historic resources. Together with its advisory committees, the commission: Identifies and designates historic landmarks. Maintains the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. Hosts public meetings about historic properties. Works with property owners to protect landmarks. The comm...