Historic Preservation in Indiana (2026)
6 rules on the books across Indiana, 6 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Historic-Cultural Monuments
How buildings, sites, and trees are nominated and designated as Historic-Cultural Monuments, the protections that follow, and the demolition-stay process.
Bloomington
Significant RestrictionsA monument, streetscape, building, or site can become part of a City of Bloomington historic district if it meets the…
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Significant RestrictionsEvansville's Preservation Commission must approve a certificate of appropriateness before demolition, moving, or…
Read full rule →Hammond
Significant RestrictionsIn the City of Hammond, Indiana, the Common Council can designate a single property as a historic landmark by ordinance…
Read full rule →Kokomo
Significant RestrictionsKokomo's Historic Review Board, created under § 153.01(B)(1), designates historic districts and structures and must…
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Significant RestrictionsLafayette's nine-member Historic Preservation Commission designates local historic districts to protect buildings…
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Significant RestrictionsIn the City of Muncie, the Historic Preservation and Rehabilitation Commission designates buildings, sites, and…
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