Historic Preservation
Local Historic Districts
Temple currently has two locally designated residential historic district, the North Central Temple Historic District (PNG) and the African American Churches Historic District (JPG). Modifications to buildings within the Districts are subject to Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances to ensure the historic appropriateness of the changes through a certificate of appropriateness (COA) application. These applications are reviewed and approved by either the Historic Preservation Officer or by the Historic Preservation Board. View the COA Application (PDF).
NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTMost of downtown Temple is located within a National Register Historic District designated in 2005 and called the Temple Commercial Historic District, which also qualifies Contributing buildings for Federal (20%) and State (25%) historic tax credits.
planning to perform work on your historic home?An approved Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application is required prior to the issuance of a building permit related to construction (new or repair), demolition activities (either a portion or the whole of a structure or site), and for any exterior alterations or changes. (Chapter 17, Section 17-5)
Please take a moment to fill out the application below. Questions? Call (254) 298-5668 or Email COA@templetx.gov.
Historic District residents and preservation enthusiasts alike participate in historic preservation activities through involvement in the Historic Preservation League of Temple. To find more information about the league, please visit Historic Preservation League of Temple.
NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICTMost of downtown Temple is located within a National Register Historic District designated in 2005 and called the Temple Commercial Historic District, which also qualifies Contributing buildings for Federal (20%) and State (25%) historic tax credits.
planning to perform work on your historic home?An approved Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application is required prior to the issuance of a building permit related to construction (new or repair), demolition activities (either a portion or the whole of a structure or site), and for any exterior alterations or changes. (Chapter 17, Section 17-5)
Please take a moment to fill out the application below. Questions? Call (254) 298-5668 or Email COA@templetx.gov.
Historic District residents and preservation enthusiasts alike participate in historic preservation activities through involvement in the Historic Preservation League of Temple. To find more information about the league, please visit Historic Preservation League of Temple.