Procedure for Taking and Acting Upon Applications for Historic Building Markers

MHDC Historic Building Marker Procedures

  1. Historic Building Markers are awarded twice yearly, in June and December. Application deadlines are April 1 and October 1, respectively.
  2. Applications for Historic Building Markers may be obtained by writing the Mobile Historic Development Commission, P.O. Box 1827, Mobile, Alabama 36633-1827, by visiting the City of Mobile web site at www.cityofmobile.org or by calling 251-208-7281.
  3. The application package contains program procedures, criteria, guidelines and an application form. The application may be returned by mail or fax (251-208-7966).
  4. The Marker Committee generally meets on a monthly basis to consider applications. If a property does not meet certain guidelines, the Committee will suggest ways in which the property can be modified in order to qualify for marking. Often this involves issues of maintenance. Any exterior work required by the Marking Committee must be completed by the application deadline.
  5. Review Board approval, independent of the marking process, is required by city ordinance and must be obtained before beginning work.
  6. Following the application deadline, the Committee will meet to decide on its final recommendations to the Commission. The Commission may accept, reject or modify the Committee's recommendations.
  7. Applicants will be notified of the Commission's decision by letter. At that time, award recipients should submit payment to the Mobile Historic Development Commission: $40.00 for the banner, $40.00 for the shield or $80.00 for both.
  8. Markers are presented at a semi-annual awards reception.




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