Documents

• 2015 Intensive Historic Architectural Survey of the Sabin School and Southside Iowa City Neighborhood
• Historic Preservation Handbook
• Historic Preservation Plan
• Historic Preservation Plan Appendices
• Historic Review Application Deadlines
• Historic Preservation Fund Application
• Iowa City Downtown Storefront & Signage Guidelines

Please Note: The Customer Self Service (CSS) portal replaces the paper or electronic application forms formerly found here and used by Urban Planning. All applications starting June 23, 2020 must be submitted online.

Local Districts & Landmarks

The list and maps below outline properties that are locally designated as historic resources. All properties located within a local district or designated as a local landmark may require review by the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission. Please contact Jessica Bristow at 319-356-5243 or jbristow@iowa-city.org before you begin any updates to the exterior of your property.

• List of Local Historic Landmarks
• Combined Map of Historic & Conservation Districts
• Brown Street Historic District Map
• Clark Street Conservation District Map
• College Green Historic District Map
• College Hill Conservation District Map
• Dearborn Street Conservation District Map
• East College Street Historic District Map
• Goosetown/Horace Mann Conservation District Map
• Governor-Lucas Street Conservation District Map
• Jefferson Street Historic District Map
• Longfellow Historic District Map
• Northside Historic District Map
• Summit Street Historic District Map
• Woodlawn Historic District Map