Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation is a critical county function that helps communities maintain a higher quality of life by preserving its cultural heritage and historic resources for future generations; establishes a context for future development; encourages green building practices and sustainable growth; and provides economic development through heritage tourism.

The Office of Historic Preservation preserves and protects Miami-Dade County’s cultural, historical, architectural and archaeological resources through historic designations, site management and monitoring, public education and by finding creative solutions and economic incentives for historic preservation efforts.

Currently, the County oversees 135 individually designated historic sites, 45 archaeological sites and zones, and eight historic districts. The County also serves as the historic preservation staff for the 24 municipalities that do not have their own preservation program or ordinance.

• List of historic sites

Federally-required environmental reviews are performed for housing grant applications involving structures over 50 years of age. The office surveys and identifies eligible sites and prepares the research for designation submittal and continues efforts to do public outreach and education on our community’s rich heritage.

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Historic Preservation Board (Agendas and Minutes)

The Miami-Dade Historic Preservation Ordinance is designed to protect, enhance and perpetuate properties of historical, cultural, archeological, paleontological, aesthetic and architectural merit.

The regular Certificate of Appropriateness or Certificate to Dig can be approved by the staff. Special Certificates of Appropriateness require a Public Hearing in front of the Miami-Dade County Historic Preservation Board.

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