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Historic Preservation in Saint Paul, MN (2026)

1 verified historic preservation rules for Saint Paul, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Historic-Cultural Monuments

Saint Paul designates historic buildings, districts and objects as heritage preservation sites through the Heritage Preservation Commission and City Council, then locks in local review of any exterior work. Owners inside a designated site need commission sign-off before remodeling, building, moving or demolishing anything.

Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Site Designation

Significant Restrictions

Saint Paul Legislative Code Sec. 73.05 (Designation of heritage preservation sites)

In considering the designation of any area, place, building, structure or similar object in the City of Saint Paul as a heritage preservation site; the commission shall apply the following criteria with respect to such designation:(1)Its character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City of Saint Paul, State of Minnesota, or the United Stat...

Looking for Ramsey County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Saint Paul city rules.

Historic Preservation in Ramsey County