Preservation Program Announcements

- Own or work in a historic building in the Herndon Historic District? Join staff from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources to learn how state and federal historic rehabilitation tax credits can help support improvements to your property. This workshop will cover program basics, the application process, and how projects can meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. You can view an event flyer here.

Event Details: May 14, 6:30 PM at Herndon Council Chambers Building (765 Lynn Street)

- Questions about the Town of Herndon Historic District? Reach out to historicdistrict@herndon-va.gov

Herndon Historic District Map (pdf) (webmap)

Modifying Or Improving A Historic District Property?

Consult the Process Guide and Reference Guide, then complete the Historic District Property Modification Form, and email it to historicdistrict@herndon-va.gov.  Town staff will review and verify whether the proposed modification is exempt from any review or requires either staff review or Historic District Review Board review.    

Most applications for property modifications are reviewed by staff however the larger change are reviewed by Historic District Review Board.  The Historic District Review Board (HDRB) page contains information on that board and the board meetings. 

The design, form, and material of exterior changes to properties within the Historic Districts are guided by the following documents:

Herndon Historic District Guidelines 

Herndon Downtown Pattern Book

Herndon Zoning Ordinance

Other Resources 

Historic Marker Program 

Herndon Historical Society

Frying Pan Park

Herndon Community Television Herndon's Hidden History Program

State Tax Credit Program for Rehabilitation of buildings within the Heritage Districts