Mission

The CHAP Mission is to enhance and promote the culture and economy of Baltimore through the preservation of buildings, structures, sites and neighborhoods, that have aesthetic, historic and architectural value.

Goals

CHAP goals include preserving historic architecture and monuments; reclaiming broken neighborhoods; preventing demolition by neglect; and integrating our City's past into its future.

Programs

  • Designation of local districts and landmarks
  • Permit and plans review
  • Historic Rehabilitation & Restoration Tax Credit
  • Inventory of Historic Places
  • Monument Restoration
  • Technical assistance in historical research
  • Historic Preservation Planning