Mission

The CHAP Mission is to enhance and promote the culture and economy of Baltimore through the preservation of buildings, structures, sites and neighborhoods, that have aesthetic, historic and architectural value.

Goals

CHAP goals include preserving historic architecture and monuments; reclaiming broken neighborhoods; preventing demolition by neglect; and integrating our City's past into its future.

Programs

  • Designation of local districts and landmarks
  • Permit and plans review
  • Historic Rehabilitation & Restoration Tax Credit
  • Inventory of Historic Places
  • Monument Restoration
  • Technical assistance in historical research
  • Historic Preservation Planning

Responsibilities 

  • Designate Baltimore City’s local historic districts and landmarks.
  • Review proposals to demolish, add on to, or make exterior changes to Landmarks or properties in local historic districts.
  • Provide advisory review for work on City-owned properties.
  • Manage the Baltimore City Historic Restoration & Rehabilitation Tax Credit.
  • Assist citizens with research about Baltimore's history, architecture, heritage, or archaeology.
  • Conserve public outdoor sculptures and monuments.
  • Document historic resources.
  • Engage in advisory reviews for projects with federal or state funds or permits.
  • Provide historic contexts and recommendations for City and neighborhood plans.