How to Designate a Property
The designation process is described in the Town Code. (Any property owner may make a request for historic designation).
- Complete the Town Poughkeepsie Historic Designation Application.
- Notice of consideration will be mailed to the property owner(s), including any neighboring property owners in the vicinity.
- The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will meet to discuss the application for the specific property designation. Subject property owner(s) and owners within 300 feet will be invited to attend.
- After review, the Commission will submit its recommendation to the Town Board.
- The Town Board will announce a public hearing to review and vote on the application.
- The Town Board will vote on the application; the decision will be filed and the subject property owner(s) notified.