Historic Preservation
Contact: (337) 291-7193
Lafayette has several buildings and districts listed on the National Register for Historic Places. These properties may be eligible for historic rehabilitation tax incentives, which are building and property rehabilitation tax credits and abatements provided by both the National Park Service and the State Division of Historic Preservation. To be eligible for tax incentives, a project must meet certain criteria. Generally, a property must:
- Have an approved application prior to starting rehabilitation work, and
- Be listed on the National Register, or
- Be a historic property within a National Register Historic District, or
- Be a National Register eligible property within one of Lafayette’s Cultural Districts.
Additional Resources:
- Lafayette Cultural District Map
- National Register Historic Districts – Lafayette Map
- National Register of Historic Places – Lafayette Listings
- How to nominate a property or district for National Register listing
- How to apply for Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Programs
- How to apply for Historic Restoration Tax Abatement Program
Lafayette Historic Architectural Style Guide
The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission reviews approved applications for historic designation at their regular monthly meetings, held on the third Thursday of the month at 3:00 PM at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 705 West University Avenue. Lafayette, Louisiana. Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Dates
Current Lafayette Historic Preservation Commissioner Members
- Bob Carriker
- William H. Riehm
- Kelly Russo
- Clinton Mouton
- Kirby Pecot
- Cathy Ritter
- David Robichaux
- Current vacancy, Alternate 1
- Current vacancy, Alternate 2
All correspondence with Historic Preservation Commission members must be directed through the Community Development and Planning Department. Should anyone need to speak to a Historic Preservation Commissioner prior to a public forum, contact the Planning Division and the message will be relayed to the appropriate Commission Member. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 3:00 PM, at City Hall, 705 West University Avenue, Second Floor, Community Development & Planning Library, unless otherwise noted.
