HHNA Landmark District Information
Historic Highlands Landmark District
In January 2008 Historic Highlands became one of many Pasadena Landmark Districts.
This designation will preserve the historic integrity of our neighborhood and insure the
architectural legacy of our homes for many generations.
Mills Act
Now that the Historic Highlands neighborhood has acquired historic landmark status, some
home improvement projects may qualify for tax relief through the City of Pasadena's historic
rehabilitation incentive program known as the Mills Act. Applications are currently available
and will be accepted by the City of Pasadena until Monday May 4, 2009. For more
information please visit the City of Pasadena's website http://cityofpasadena.
net/planning/deptorg/dhp/MillsAct.asp
Landmark District Construction Guidelines
Most interior and exterior construction and renovation projects require permits from the City
of Pasadena. Construction projects within historic landmark districts such as Historic
Highlands may require additional review through the City of Pasadena Design and Historic
Preservation Department. Residents, contractors, or architects should always consult with
the City of Pasadena Permit Center when undertaking exterior renovations and
construction projects. In addition to standard City building permits, construction projects in
a historic landmark district require a Certificate of Appropriateness before a building permit
will be issued. Projects typically reviewed for a Certificate of Appropriateness include
replacement of windows and doors, reroofing, reconstruction of porches, resurfacing of
exterior siding, fences, additions, and garage construction. A Certificate of
Appropriateness is not required for interior renovations, exterior alterations not visible from
the street, paint colors, and landscaping.
Homeowner/Resident Resources
• Historic Highlands Landmark District Boundaries
• Historic Highlands Landmark District Notice January 2008
• Questions and Answers about Landmark Districts (coming soon)
• Permit Center Permit Information
• Design and Historic Preservation Department
• Landmark Districts Information
In January 2008 Historic Highlands became one of many Pasadena Landmark Districts.
This designation will preserve the historic integrity of our neighborhood and insure the
architectural legacy of our homes for many generations.
Mills Act
Now that the Historic Highlands neighborhood has acquired historic landmark status, some
home improvement projects may qualify for tax relief through the City of Pasadena's historic
rehabilitation incentive program known as the Mills Act. Applications are currently available
and will be accepted by the City of Pasadena until Monday May 4, 2009. For more
information please visit the City of Pasadena's website http://cityofpasadena.
net/planning/deptorg/dhp/MillsAct.asp
Landmark District Construction Guidelines
Most interior and exterior construction and renovation projects require permits from the City
of Pasadena. Construction projects within historic landmark districts such as Historic
Highlands may require additional review through the City of Pasadena Design and Historic
Preservation Department. Residents, contractors, or architects should always consult with
the City of Pasadena Permit Center when undertaking exterior renovations and
construction projects. In addition to standard City building permits, construction projects in
a historic landmark district require a Certificate of Appropriateness before a building permit
will be issued. Projects typically reviewed for a Certificate of Appropriateness include
replacement of windows and doors, reroofing, reconstruction of porches, resurfacing of
exterior siding, fences, additions, and garage construction. A Certificate of
Appropriateness is not required for interior renovations, exterior alterations not visible from
the street, paint colors, and landscaping.
Homeowner/Resident Resources
• Historic Highlands Landmark District Boundaries
• Historic Highlands Landmark District Notice January 2008
• Questions and Answers about Landmark Districts (coming soon)
• Permit Center Permit Information
• Design and Historic Preservation Department
• Landmark Districts Information
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