How will landmark designation affect my property rights?

Landmark designation is not intended to usurp your property rights. Property owners still maintain the right to alter or sell their property according to their own initiatives. Alterations must be reviewed by the Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission.

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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 Can landmark designation be appealed or rescinded?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?