SITE MAP Historic District Commission, City of Detroit, Michigan Introduction Guide Benefits to Living in a Locally Designated Historic District How Do I Get My Project Approved When do I need to apply List of Work Items That the Staff of the Detroit Historic District Commission Can Approve Historic Landmarks & Districts Ordinance Browse through the regulations in the ordinance. Application Guidelines What requires commission review? Documentation required for: New Construction / Additions (including garages) Door & Garage Door Replacement (Security Doors) Paint Color Change Porch Reconstruction and other Repairs (Satellite dishes) Roof Replacements Fence, Paving, Walls, Landscaping Installation/Removal Demolition (including partial demolitions) Sign Installation/Replacement Building Cleaning Window Replacement Design Guidelines Antenna & Satellite Dish Guidelines Fence & Hedge Guidelines Glass Block Installation Guidelines Mortar Repair Guidelines Paint and Color Guidelines Style and Color Guide Financial Incentives State Tax Incentives Commissioners' Page Learn about each of the Historic District Commissioners. Meetings & Agendas Check the meeting and application due dates. Frequently Asked Questions What are the rules for living in a Detroit Historic District What can I do to the inside of my house? How do I Know What Colors to Paint My House? Does the Commission Review What I do to the Back of My House? How Does the Commission Decide Whether to Approve My Project? Resources Resource Lists: Architect List Contractor List Real Estate Agent List Window Repair/Replacement List Articles: Ask Dr. Old House Historic Garages & Outbuildings Ice Dams & Your Historic House District Maps View district maps and detailed historic district summaries. Secretary of the Interior's Standards View the 10 Secretary of the Interior's Standards that the Commission uses when reviewing a project. Contact Information Find out how to contact the Commission staff. Further Links View links to other local, state and national historic preservation websites. Disclaimer City of Detroit Disclaimer                                             DETROIT HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION