Historic Preservation in Tacoma, WA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Tacoma, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Tacoma lists eligible properties on its Register of Historic Places once a property turns 40 and retains its historic integrity, triggering Landmarks Preservation Commission design review under Title 13.
Tacoma Historic Landmark Designation Criteria
Some RestrictionsTacoma Municipal Code § 13.07.040
The Commission may determine that a property is eligible for consideration for listing on the Tacoma Register of Historic Places if it: a. Is at least 40 years old at the time of nomination; and b. Retains integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association such that it is able to convey its historical, cultural, or architectural significance. 2. De...
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