The Landmarks Commission Historic Structure Plaque Program offers the opportunity for owners of local landmarks structures or structures located within local historic preservation districts the ability to visually identify their home or building as meeting a high standard of historic preservation. The structure's exterior must be properly maintained in accordance with its historic style and character and meet requirements based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.You may fill out the Historic Structure Plaque Program application below or
download the application and send it to:
Planning and Design Services
Attn: Urban Design Team
444 S. 5th St. Suite 300
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Please watch this video for more on applying for your own Historic Structure Plaque.
After the application has been submitted and the review is completed, the applicant will be contacted by staff. Upon approval, the applicant will receive instructions for purchasing the plaque from Eagle Sign Company. The cost of the Historic Structure Plaque is $125.00 plus tax. An image of the plaque can be seen above. Optional installation is available from Eagle Sign Company for an additional $65.00.
If you have a question about the Historic Structure Plaque Program, please contact the Urban Design team at (502) 574-6230.