Historic Preservation in Pierce County, WA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Pierce County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Pierce County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Pierce County designates cultural and historic landmarks through its Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission under PCC 2.88.029. A property qualifies only if it meets one of four criteria tied to historic events, notable persons, distinctive design or archaeological potential, then goes through public hearing and County Council adoption.
Pierce County Historic Landmark Designation Rules
Significant RestrictionsPierce County Code 2.88.029
A historic property that possesses integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and/or association may be designated for inclusion in the Register based on the criteria below, which are based on those used for the National Register of Historic Places. A. It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; B. It...
Historic Preservation by City in Pierce County
2 cities in Pierce County have their own historic preservation rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Pierce County ordinances
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