Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in effect for unincorporated plains areas east of Highway 93 (South Foothills), Broadway, and US 36 (North Foothills)

Historic Preservation
Historic Boulder County workers at a mine
The Historic Preservation Grant program is being discontinued indefinitely at the end of Oct. 2025. Grant applications must be turned in by 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 to be considered if grant funds remain for the 2025 fiscal year. Grant requests are considered in the order they are received so funds may run out before Oct. 31.

The Community Planning and Permitting offices will be opened virtually from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Jan. 8. The physical office will be closed this day. Normal operations will resume Friday, Jan. 9.

Historic Preservation

Background

Boulder County is committed to identifying and preserving the rich history of the unincorporated areas of the county. Through our Boulder County Comprehensive Plan, Boulder County Land Use Code, and other policies, we have created a program to document, protect, and preserve the varying historical and archaeological resources in our jurisdiction. The county staff and our Historic Preservation Advisory Board are available to assist property owners in researching their property history, determine whether it is eligible for Historic Landmark Designation, identify ways to preserve the property, and find Historic Preservation Financial Incentives for preservation.

Historic Preservation Review Process

View Historic Preservation Review Process information.

Latinx and Chicano Historical Context Study

The Community Planning & Permitting Department works closely with the Parks and Open Space Department to protect county-owned cultural resources. In addition, the two departments are collaborating with Rooted Pathways Leadership, LLC to create the Latinx and Chicano Historic Context Study.

Other Agencies and Programs

The Community Planning & Permitting Department also works in coordination with other Historic Preservation Agencies and Programs.

Contact Us

Historic Preservation

historic@bouldercounty.gov
Main: 303-441-3930

Courthouse Annex Building

2045 13th St.
Boulder, CO 80302

Hours

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday
Map and Directions

Mailing Address

Community Planning & Permitting
Historic Preservation
PO Box 471
Boulder, CO 80306
Historic Preservation website