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Get matched →The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) is Boston's historic preservation office, part of the Office of Historic Preservation. BLC and local historic district commissions perform a wide range of preservation functions. Changes to landmarked properties—including those in historic districts—are reviewed and approved by commissions with volunteer commissioners, each supported by a BLC staff person.
Track your application status using the applicant portal. If your application is listed as a 'Design Review' item, a representative must appear before the Commission. If listed as 'Administrative Review,' you do not have to appear but must await a decision before starting work.
Different fees and categories apply depending on the situation. See the design review application instructions for the fee list.
Use the publicly available map to determine if a building is within a historic district boundary or individually landmarked.
Emergency repair applications can be approved at a Preservation Planner's discretion if the work is consistent with guidelines and is necessary to prevent property damage or protect safety. Proof of emergency and photographs showing the situation must be provided.
If your property is flagged as a designated property, you need historical approval. Complete an application online and bring or mail it to: Office of Historic Preservation: Boston Landmarks Commission, 20 City Hall Avenue Floor 3, Boston, MA 02108.
To report potential violations of historic preservation requirements, call 617-635-1935 or email [email protected].
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.