Historic District Commission

Meetings

• 7:30 p.m.
• 1st Monday of every month
• See Boards and Commissions Calendar for location

Application and $50 filing fee needs to be submitted to the Building Department no later than nine days prior to the scheduled meeting.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. Click below to access. 

A Property Owner's Guide to the Suffield Historic District

The Historic District Commission was established in order to promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the town of Suffield through the preservation and protection of buildings and places of historic interest by the maintenance of such, as landmarks, in the history of the town.   As a town we can take pride that the Main Street section of the Suffield Street/Main Street/Mapleton Avenue and the Hastings Hill Districts that the houses therein are listed on the National Register of Historic Places under the U. S. Department of the Interior. Home ownership in an historic district carries with it the responsibility to maintain the characteristics that illustrate the best of the past. Through this stewardship come the rewards of increased appreciation of the artistry and craftsmanship of our forbearers and a heightened sense of community to be passed on to future generations.  The Suffield Historic District Commission along with the Building Department has prepared a guide and checklist in hopes of providing residents with a clear understanding of applying to the Historic District Commission. We hope you find this information helpful. 

Tips on Submitting an Application

• Sit in on a meeting prior to submitting your application. Sitting in will help you see how the process works and the elements of a successful application. 
• Meet informally with the commission to get feedback on your proposal.
• Decide on as many of the details of your proposal as possible.
• Know what type of materials you will use and how the finished project will look. 
• Submit visual examples of your plans as part of your application. Plot plans, elevation drawings, line drawings, photographs, cut sheets, and architect's drawings are all critical in helping the commission to understand your proposal. Professional drawings are not required but any visual images should be simple, clear and detailed. 
• Bring to the public hearing your visual examples, and if available, a current photograph of the building. 
• Ask your contractor or architect to attend the public hearing if your project is large, complicated or you feel it would be helpful.