What is the process for landmark designation?

Upon the receipt of a completed Historic Landmark Nomination Form, HPC shall provide within fourteen days an initial report stating if the nominated property meets the criteria for designation.

Within thirty days of the completion of the initial findings, HPC shall schedule a public hearing on the nomination. Within sixty days from the close of the public hearing shall make a recommendation to the County Board. Within sixty days, the County Board shall either

  • Designate the landmark.
  • Take no action which automatically institutes landmark status.
  • Seek further information from HPC within forty-five days for action by the County Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting. 

Upon designation as a landmark, the owner of the property shall be notified as well as the Recorder of Deeds, the County Clerk, and HPC.

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1. Why was my building, structure, or site nominated?
2. Is owner consent required when nominating a property?
3. How will landmark designation affect my property rights?
4. Can landmark designation be appealed or rescinded?
5. Will landmark designation affect my property or surrounding property values?
6. Will landmark designation make my property more difficult to sell?
7. Will landmark designation increase my homeowner’s insurance?
8. What effect will landmark designation have on a nominated property?
9. What is a Certificate of Appropriateness?
10. What is a Certificate of Economic Hardship?
11. Does landmark designation mean that I cannot alter my property without the consent of the Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission?
12. Does landmark designation mean that I am obligated to rehabilitate my property?
13. How does landmark designation affect my right to demolish my historic building?
14. What may be nominated as a landmark?
15. Who can propose landmark designation?
16. What is the process for landmark designation?
17. What fees must be paid to nominate a landmark?
18. Will the owner of the property be notified of pending designation?
19. What is the difference between “common name” and “historic name”?
20. Are photocopies acceptable for the required submittals?
21. Must the applicant(s) include his/her/their address, telephone number, and signature?
22. Where can the Kankakee County Historic Preservation Ordinance be reviewed?
23. Who should be contacted to answer questions about completing or the status of a nomination application?