Historic Preservation Commission

Purpose

The primary goals of this seven member commission are as follows:

• To preserve, promote, and develop the historic cultural resources of Kootenai County in accordance with Idaho Code.
• To educate the community about the importance of historic preservation through a variety of programs and public outreach.
• To work with the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office and our community partners to promote and protect historic resources in our community.
• To maintain a current register of historic places in Kootenai County and to consider new sites for inclusion on the historic register. 

Preservation

The Council promotes historic preservation in a variety of ways: 

• Conducting surveys of local historic properties
• Participating in land use and planning processes undertaken by the County when these affect historic or cultural resources
• Promoting and conducting educational programs (especially those related to historic properties within its jurisdiction)
• Examining private lands for historical purposes (with permission of the owner or occupant)

Join Us

Participation in the Historic Preservation Commission is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in fostering a sense of pride in the diverse heritage of our community and wishing to help fulfill the goal of preserving the heritage of our County. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the regular meetings of the Commission, which are held in accordance with the Idaho Open Meeting Law. Those interested in applying for an appointment to the Commission may submit an application (PDF) to the Kootenai County Commissioners' Office.