Hartford Historic Review and Zoning Permit Guide

Hartford historic review and approval is required before building or demolition permits for properties in local, state, or national historic districts or containing historic landmarks.

Permit takeaway

Hartford says historic review and approval is required before a building permit or demolition permit is issued for properties in a Local, State, or National Historic District or containing a Historic Landmark.

Zoning and placement

Historic review may be only the first step, because requests may need zoning approval after historic approval and before building permits are issued.

Building and trade review

Applications may require photos, drawings, sketches, plans, elevations, renderings, product specifications, and owner authorization when the owner of record is not applying directly.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if exterior work is visible from the street, the property is in a historic district, demolition is proposed, materials are changing, or zoning relief may be needed after historic review.

Documents to prepare

• Historic review application
• Photos of existing conditions
• Drawings or elevations
• Product specifications
• Owner authorization if applicable

Inspection planning

• Submit historic review through Accela
• Wait for staff or commission review
• Obtain zoning approval if required
• Apply for building permit
• Begin work only after permit issuance

Official sources

• Hartford Apply for Historic Review
• Hartford Planning and Zoning
• Hartford Building and Trades Permit

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.