City-County of Spokane Historic Preservation

An experienced preservation construction specialist and a County at large representative are needed to fill vacancies on the Spokane Historic Landmarks Commission. More...

NEW! SPOKANE REGISTER PLAQUE FEES TO INCREASE IN 2008.

Due to an increase in manufacturing costs, costs for the bronze Spokane Register Plaques will now cost owners of Spokane Register properties $110.00.

NEW! SPOKANE REGISTER LISTINGS

One property was recently approved by the City Council for listing on the Spokane Register of Historic Places-the infamous Dodd House. More...

NEW! Spokane Hiring New Historic Preservation Officer
The city of Spokane is advertising to fill the position of Historic Preservation Officer. The position was previously held by Teresa Brum, More...

NEW! Effective February 1, 2008. The Spokane County Auditor filing fee for a Notice of Management Agreement will increase by $2.00- $67.00 for residential properties and $92.00 for commercial properties. More...

NEW! The Davenport Hotel and Downtown Spokane makes headline in Chicago Sun-Times. More...

Owning an individual landmark, or property within an historic district, is both a privilege and a responsibility. Property owners can benefit from generally increased property values, local and Federal tax incentives for rehabilitation, and protection from the threat of destructive planning. In return, owners are responsible for helping to maintain the distinctive characteristics which make an historic building or district unique.

In order to assist in this effort, the City of Spokane adopted a local preservation ordinance in November 1981; the County quickly followed suit in January 1982. These ordinances established the Spokane City/County Landmarks Commission- a body of private citizens charged with the preservation and protection of Spokane's historic architectural and archaeological resources. This is accomplished through the designation of historic properties to the Spokane Register of Historic Places, and subsequent design review of exterior changes.

City-County of Spokane Historic Preservation

City Hall, Third Floor

808 W. Spokane Falls Boulevard

Spokane, Washington 99201

Phone* (509) 625-6983* Fax* (509) 625-6013*

e-mail kmarshall@spokanecity.org

Last Date Modified: May 14, 2008