Historic District Commission

Van Buren Historic District Commission

The commission is authorized to make an investigation and report on the historic significance of the buildings, structures, features, sites or surroundings included in any proposed historic district. The commission is also authorized to recommend an area or areas to be included in a historic district or districts, and from time to time recommend amendments to established districts or additional districts. 

Van Buren has been designated a Certified Local Government (CLG) by the United States Department of Interior. One of the benefits of being a CLG is to be eligible for various grant funds each year. CLG's are required to attempt to appoint preservation related professionals to their Historic District Commissions, to the extent available in the community. The commission consists of 5 non-paid members, and each serves a 3-year term.

The commission members shall be electors of the city and hold no salaried or municipal office. The commission members shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the city council.

Regular meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Van Buren Municipal Complex at 1003 Broadway Street.

Historic District Commission Application

To apply to the Historic District Commission, please click the following link, HDC Application.