The Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB) is the government body that designates historic property and advises the Mayor on historic preservation matters in the District of Columbia. As the State Review Board, HPRB also helps to implement federal historic preservation programs in the District.
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HPRB Public Meetings
HPRB meets monthly except in August. If necessary, monthly meetings may extend to a second day. The Historic Preservation Office (HPO) manages the preparation for HPRB meetings, handles all submissions and correspondence, and answers any questions about the HPRB process.
- Upcoming Meeting
- View Live Video
- Meeting Calendar
- Past HPRB Meetings
- Apply for HPRB Concept Review
- Contact HPO
How to Participate in the HPRB Review Process
HPRB meetings are open to the public, and anyone is welcome to submit written comments on a case and participate at a meeting without signing up in advance.
How to Sign Up for HPRB Notices
To sign up for Historic Preservation Review Board notices and other historic preservation updates, click on the link below and enter your email address:
- DC.gov Email Updates page
- If you are a new subscriber, on the next page confirm your email address and enter a password, if desired, to secure your account.
- To update your subscriptions, select “Subscriber Preferences” and then select “Add subscriptions.”
- Scroll down to the Office of Planning/Historic Preservation heading and select “Historic Preservation Office Notices” and hit submit at the bottom of the page.