The Historic Preservation Commission is a citizen advisory commission that makes recommendations to City Council, the mayor, and City departments on the conservation of the City's historic resources. The Commission also maintains the City of Walla Walla Register of Historic Places and processes applications for the Special Valuation Program, which provides property tax relief to property owners who have conducted substantial rehabilitation of historic properties.

The responsibilities of the Commission are outlined in Chapter 2.27 of the Municipal Code. Chapter 2.27 also outlines the process for listing properties on the register.

The Commission is made up of seven Walla Walla residents appointed by the mayor and approved by City Council. The Commission generally meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 15 N 3rd Ave. All meetings are open to the public.

• Walla Walla Register of Historic Places application process guide
• Read more about Historic Preservation in Walla Walla
• Access the Historic Preservation Commission agendas and minutes
• View the digital tour of the interactive map (HPC meeting 8-8-24)

Current Members

• Jonelle McCoy, Chair
• Tyler Anderson, Vice-Chair
• Noemi Reed
• Lindsey Skie, AIA
• Bill Plucker
• Julian Saturno
• Tye Watts

Regulations

• Walla Walla Municipal Code Chapter 2.27, Historic Preservation Commission
• Historic Preservation Commission Bylaws

Reports

• 2017 Downtown Intensive Level Survey Report
• 2015 Germantown Reconnaissance Level Survey Report
• 2013 HPC Priority Report
• 2013 Green's Park Addition Reconnaissance Level Survey Report
• 2008 Downtown Reconnaissance Level Survey Report
• 2011 Trolley Track Cultural Resources Report

Applications

• Local Register Application
• Special Valuation Application
• Federal Historic Tax Credit Program

Resources

• Preservation Briefs - National Park Service guidance on restoring, preserving, and rehabilitating historic buildings.
• Guide to Improving Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings - National Park Service Technical Preservation Services guide to helping building owners work through energy upgrades to their buildings. 
• Secretary's Standards for Rehabilitation - The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
• WAC 254-20-100 - Washington State Advisory Council's Standards for the Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Historic Properties.
• Appendix E - 2004 Downtown Master Plan - Renovations and Adaptive Reuse of Older Buildings in Downtown Walla Walla

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