Heritage Designation
Legal owners of historic structures within Newfoundland and Labrador are eligible to apply for designation as a Registered Heritage Structure. The benefits of designation include provincial recognition of the structure, eligibility for grants and installation of a 5"x10" bronze plaque on the outside of the building to indicate its heritage significance.
What Does Designation Mean?
- The property owner would agree to maintain the exterior of the structure in an original state and ensure that no inappropriate material (ie vinyl, siding, historically inaccurate windows, etc) would be used in doing normal routine maintenance.
- If your structure is designated, you do NOT have to open it to the public. The structure remains your private property, and you do not surrender your privacy.
- The structure will be listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places (www.historicplaces.ca), Canada's national listing of all historic places in the country.
How Do I Apply?
- The first step in the designation process is the completion of a Registered Heritage Structure Designation Application. The application requires information on such things as the age and background of the structure, list of alterations and any historical events associated with structure.
- Accompanying the application for designation must be supporting documentation, proof of legal ownership and photographs of the exterior and interior.
- The completed application will be reviewed by the Board of Directors of the Heritage Foundation.
** Application Deadlines **
- The deadlines for submitting applications are March 1 and August 15 each year.
Click here to download applications.