The mission of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission is to identify, preserve, protect, and promote Raleigh’s historic resources.
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Local Historic District Identifier
Determine If Your Property Is Located In A Local Historic District
Wake County and the City of Raleigh's Online Mapping Service iMAPS 
is a quick way to determine if your property is located in a local historic district:
In iMAPS:
- In the right panel select the Search tab.
- Begin typing your address in the space provided. It should display possibilities up as you type. Click on the correct address - the search should automatically begin. If not, press "enter" to search.
- When you are able to view your property, click on the "Layers" tab at the bottom of the right panel.
- Scroll down and turn on "Overlay Districts." Make sure that the "General Historic Overlay District" and "Streetside Historic Overlay District" layers are turned on. Properties within a district will now be covered in a hatched layer.
- To identify Raleigh Historic Landmarks scroll down and turn on "Raleigh Historic Landmarks."
The City of Raleigh has additional guidance on using iMaps here.
