Historic District Commission 

The Historic District Commission was created by Ordinance No. 06-03 which set forth powers and duties of the commission and provided generally for regulations and standards for the preservation of historic areas. This Ordinance was approved by the Town Council on August 5, 2003. The Commission consists of five members appointed by the Mayor and Council.

The purpose of the Historic District is to provide for the preservation of structures, districts, sites, and resources of historic, architectural, and archaeological significance together with the appurtenances and environmental settings, consistent with the general welfare of the town, its inhabitants, and visitors.

Modification to Properties within the Historic District 

Alterations, improvements, or other work on properties zoned Historic Residential (R-H) or Historic Commercial (C-H) may require approval by the Historic District Commission. Information about when an application is needed can be found in Section 127 of the Zoning Ordinance and more details can be found in the Historic District Guidelines. The Historic District Work Permit application can be found on the Forms and Applications page.

Historic Preservation Tax Credit

Expenses for exterior maintenance, restoration, or preservation of properties designated historic by the Mayor and Council of Laytonsville may be eligible for a tax credit from Montgomery County. This includes both routine maintenance that does not require a Historic District Work Permit and restoration or preservation work that does. Learn more about the process and requirements on the Historic Preservation Tax Credit page.

Where is the historic district in Laytonsville?

On the Zoning Map, parcels marked in blue (R-H) and orange (C-H) are in the historic district.

HDC Members