The City of Rochester Hills has a rich heritage dating back to the early 1800's. In 1978, the former Avon Township established a study committee that evaluated and eventually recommended areas of the township to be designated as historic districts. Upon adoption of the Historic Preservation Ordinance in 1979, several areas were officially designated Historic Districts, and a Historic Districts Commission was appointed to guide the preservation and protection of resources within these districts. At present day, the City of Rochester Hills has 30 single historic districts.
Historic Districts Map
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Owning and Maintaining a Historic Property
- Is your property located in a historic district?
- Historic Property Owners Guide
- Frequently Asked Questions
- HDC Application for Construction, Modification, or Demolition
- Historic District Establishment, Modification, or Elimination
- HDC Review Permit Procedure
- Historic Districts Commission Ordinance
- Minor Work Eligible for Administrative Approval
Additional Information
- Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
- Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm Online Collection
- Oakland County Historical Resources
- Stoney Creek/Winkler Mill Advisory Report & Map
- Historic Preservation Resources List
- Rochester Hills Historic Districts Commission
- Rochester Hills Historic Districts Study Committee
- How to Research your House
- Rochester-Avon Historical Society
