How We Can Help
Advocacy Letters
Preservation Austin can submit letters of support and testimony for cases under review by the Historic Landmark Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council.
The organization’s Advocacy Committee engages in proactive policy development and recommends advocacy issues to the board of directors. Such recommendations include annual policy priorities, which the board adopts at the beginning of each fiscal year, along with case-by-case preservation issues that arise over time.
To request Preservation Austin’s assistance in an advocacy issue, please complete our Advocacy Worksheet form linked below.
Grant Program
Preservation Austin offers matching grants of up to $10,000 in three categories: Education, Bricks and Mortar, and Planning/Historic Resource Survey/Local Historic Designation.
The latter category can support owners seeking historic zoning status by helping cover the costs of historic surveys and zoning applications. For information on our grant program, see our programs page found here.
Preservation Resources
Accessing resources and information to assist with a historic preservation project can often be challenging.
Preservation Austin has developed printable materials to help community members navigate these important topics and access resources. Click the links below to download, print, and share.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANTS
HISTORIC DESIGNATION CATEGORIES
Learn more about the various grants available to assist historic property owners with the stewardship of their property.
HOUSE RELOCATION GUIDE
This guide explores house relocation as a tool for the circular reuse of residential structures within Austin’s central neighborhoods and beyond.
Learn more about the types of historic designation a building in Austin can have, as well as their associated protections and benefits.
PRESERVATION, AFFORDABILITY, AND ANTI-DISPLACEMENT REPORT
This report outlines recommended policies, tools, and programs for preserving historic-age housing, maintaining affordability, and stemming displacement in Austin.