HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Belhaven Heights is a historic district subject to the City of Jackson Historic Preservation ordinance. This is a program administered by the City, and all decisions concerning it are made by the City's planning department and the City's Historic Preservation Commission.

Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)

Most external alternations to properties in Belhaven Heights will need prior approval from the Historic Preservation Commission. Property owners must file an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) before starting alternations.  Certain alterations, such as paint color, landscaping, and alerations to the rear of properties that are not visible from the street, do not require a COA.  However, property owners should consult with the City before making any alterations, including roofing, cutting trees, and erecting fences.  

Information about the City's historic districts and an application for COA can be found on the City's website here.

NOTE: GBNF provides this link only as a courtesy to property owners. GBNF, BIA and BHCA are not affiliated with or in charge of the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance or the Historic Preservation Commission, have no representation on the Commission, and do not give advice concerning the appropriateness of alterations.

Portions of Belhaven Heights are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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