Historic Preservation in Sangamon County, IL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Sangamon County, Illinois.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sangamon County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Sangamon County's Historic Preservation Commission can designate landmarks and preservation districts for cultural, architectural or historic significance, requiring a certificate of appropriateness before alteration or demolition.
Sangamon County Historic Landmark Designation
Some RestrictionsSangamon County Code § 15.06.080
The preservation commission or any person may propose landmarks or preservation districts for designation by the county board by filing a nomination for any property or properties and structures located in an unincorporated area within the geographical boundaries of Sangamon County and those municipalities as provided for by statute. Nomination forms shall be filed with the preservation comm...
Historic Preservation by City in Sangamon County
1 cities in Sangamon County have their own historic preservation rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Sangamon County ordinances
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